Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 A few years ago my dad bought me some shot glasses supposedly made from spent 30mm cases from an A-10. Similar to these but without the etching. https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Warthog-Engraved-Shot-Glass/dp/B017MRYX74 They’re fun to use in certain crowds, and I got to thinking the other night (after several shots from my favorite “glass”)… What artillery pieces, tank guns, naval guns, or other such pieces would make a good highball glass? Or other such containers as appropriate? So I went to looking for dimensions of cases and come up with zilch. Anybody got a guess where I could start for this project? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I have silver plated pre war shot glasses from my Dad. If clean polished they are great. Shells might add unfortunate flavoring. I have a brass beer mug that was originally plated - décor only unless I have it replated, yuk! Symbolically, whatever is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 40mm Bofors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.K. Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Doesn't the A10 warthog fire 30mm depleted uranium rounds? Don't know if there's any residual radiation left on the shell casings, but I don't think it's worth the risk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I used to have 6 spent 40mm grenade cases that we did shots from in the Navy. I am pretty sure they held over 2 ounces. I recall my friend sealing up the flash holes from the primer with some sort of epoxy for me. At my going away party my wife threw me at our apartment I vaguely recall giving them to my friends. I have one case left around here somewhere. If I can find it I will try to get some measurements off of it. It wasn’t modified as a shot glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 9 hours ago, Rip Snorter said: Shells might add unfortunate flavoring. I’m looking for dimensions to have a set turned from virgin metal. Flavorings snd toxins don’t miss with whiskey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 8 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: 40mm Bofors? Looks like it has potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 3 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: Looks like it has potential. Thanks. Next thing I could think of in size was 75mm, Which, now that I think of it, really isn't all that outrageous for a highball glass. https://colemans.com/shell-casing-blank-75mm Description 75mm blank M337A2 casing for HOW M1A1 and M1A1C measures 7 1/8 in. high x approx. 3 1/8 in. diameter. Bottom stamped with M9A1B1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) 11 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I used to have 6 spent 40mm grenade cases that we did shots from in the Navy. I am pretty sure they held over 2 ounces. I recall my friend sealing up the flash holes from the primer with some sort of epoxy for me. At my going away party my wife threw me at our apartment I vaguely recall giving them to my friends. I have one case left around here somewhere. If I can find it I will try to get some measurements off of it. It wasn’t modified as a shot glass. There you Go no need for those light weight shot glasses made for the Air Force , We drink Like real men 40 mm , Shell casing would be appx 3 inches long , Never measured them but I used a bunch Edited March 23 by PowderRiverCowboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 3 hours ago, PowderRiverCowboy said: There you Go no need for those light weight shot glasses made for the Air Force , We drink Like real men 40 mm , Shell casing would be appx 3 inches long , Never measured them but I used a bunch We were drunk when trying to calculate capacity. Our ladies were there so I am sure we were light on the estimate. 1 shot per beer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 5 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Thanks. Next thing I could think of in size was 75mm, Which, now that I think of it, really isn't all that outrageous for a highball glass. https://colemans.com/shell-casing-blank-75mm Description 75mm blank M337A2 casing for HOW M1A1 and M1A1C measures 7 1/8 in. high x approx. 3 1/8 in. diameter. Bottom stamped with M9A1B1. I found that site while searching but it is out of stock. Yes, it’s pretty close to what I’m seeking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: We were drunk when trying to calculate capacity. Our ladies were there so I am sure we were light on the estimate. 1 shot per beer. Here 40mm is a 2 oz shot Dimensions: 4 ¼”H x 1 11/16”W (base https://luckyshotusa.com/products/40mm-shot-glass-in-olive-drab?variant=32185230262314¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-LeSh_Ly_QIVHzatBh1JyQXpEAYYASABEgKDRPD_BwE Edited March 23 by PowderRiverCowboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 17 hours ago, PowderRiverCowboy said: Here 40mm is a 2 oz shot Dimensions: 4 ¼”H x 1 11/16”W (base https://luckyshotusa.com/products/40mm-shot-glass-in-olive-drab?variant=32185230262314¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-LeSh_Ly_QIVHzatBh1JyQXpEAYYASABEgKDRPD_BwE Ha! See, even drunk, sailors function perfectly…just ask us…when we’re drunk. I no longer drink, so no worries in this regard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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