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
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