6 pounder Common Shell, 1888

Historical information

Nordenfelt Six pounder quick firing guns were used by land and naval forces to counter torpedo boats.

Significance

The projectile and its shell casing are of the type and age used by the Victorian Naval Forces but could equally have been used by the land forces.

Physical description

Cylindrical steel shell with cone shaped nose.

Inscriptions & markings

On side -
"H/88"

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