WW1 37mm Model 1885 Shell Cases (37-85) – Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, Trench Art , VERDUN

WW1 37mm Model 1885 Shell Cases (37-85) – Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, Trench Art pieces with VERDUN

An original  pair of 37mm Model 1885 (37-85) shell case, designed for use with the Hotchkiss revolving cannon, one of the most widely used light artillery systems of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Hotchkiss revolving cannon saw extensive service with naval and land forces worldwide, and examples of its ammunition are increasingly sought after by collectors of early artillery and pre-WW1 militaria.

This shell case represents an important transitional period in artillery development, bridging late Victorian-era weaponry and early modern warfare.

Details:

Type: 37mm shell case

Model: 1885 (37-85)

Designed for: Hotchkiss revolving cannon

Period: Late 19th to early 20th century

Material: Brass

Condition:
Good antique condition, showing age-related wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with its age. A well-preserved and displayable example.

Notes:
The Hotchkiss revolving cannon was widely adopted internationally and used in both naval and colonial conflicts. Ammunition components such as this are increasingly scarce and highly collectible.

Ideal For:

Artillery and ordnance collectors

Victorian and pre-WW1 militaria enthusiasts

Naval history collectors

Display or educational collections

A genuine and historically significant artillery relic from the early era of rapid-fire weaponry.