cartridge case 3 pr Naval ?

[beestonboxer]

Have here a cartridge case with many markings,i believe it to be of ww1 type but not 100% sure states it is a 3 PR has CF cordite filled with a cross through it and many more markings no clear date visible any help much appreciated.

[peregrinvs]

If it measures 376mm in length and 47mm at the neck it is a 3 Pounder Hotchkiss naval cartridge case.

[beestonboxer]

If it measures 376mm in length and 47mm at the neck it is a 3 Pounder Hotchkiss naval cartridge case.

Yes these are the exact measurements of the Cartridge, many thanks for this information. Is there any indication from what can be seen to a date? and any ideas what the markings in the boxed and diamond shapes are?

[peregrinvs]

If I'm reading the markings right, it's a MkIII* 3 Pounder passed by Naval inspector number 8 on 16/10/1915. I think the 'B' is the maker mark for Birmingham Metals & Munitions. 'CF' means loaded with a full charge of Cordite. I'm unsure about the rest of it - lots of inspection and / or test marks which appear to have been mostly barred out for some reason? The British Ordnance Collectors Network is the place to ask for the finer details.

[beestonboxer]

If I'm reading the markings right, it's a MkIII* 3 Pounder passed by Naval inspector number 8 on 16/10/1915. I think the 'B' is the maker mark for Birmingham Metals & Munitions. 'CF' means loaded with a full charge of Cordite. I'm unsure about the rest of it - lots of inspection and / or test marks which appear to have been mostly barred out for some reason? The British Ordnance Collectors Network is the place to ask for the finer details.

Thank you I will certainly check out the Ordanance collectors Network