Weapon - Ordnance QF 3-Pounder Naval Gun Shell Case, Naval Gun Shell Case, 1901

Historical information

Mk II Shell used by the Ordnance QF 3-pounder Vickers (47mm / L50) naval gun first tested in 1903. It was used on Royal Navy warships. Effective firing range was 2000 yards (1829m) approx.

Physical description

Brass naval gun shell case.

Inscriptions & markings

II C
V S & M
2 - 8 - 01

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