BrilliantPower2 Posted 19 June , 2021 Share Posted 19 June , 2021 (edited) Hi, I recently purchased these two 18 pounder shell cases and need help identifying what the markings mean.I understand there is no primer in these shells.From my limited research I think the NCF means not cordite filled but other than that I am unsure.NCF is also stamped on the second shell but it is hard to see in the photos Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Edited 19 June , 2021 by BrilliantPower2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrinvs Posted 19 June , 2021 Share Posted 19 June , 2021 (edited) I’ve found a reference elsewhere that NCF/WF is the maker mark for the National Cartridge Factory, Waterford. Which is interesting. I wasn’t previously aware that artillery ammunition was manufactured in Ireland in WWI. Edited 19 June , 2021 by peregrinvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrilliantPower2 Posted 19 June , 2021 Author Share Posted 19 June , 2021 According to this chart Waterford is Wd.However you could be right with this information. You can also see other towns in Ireland that produce shells such as Athlone and Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeD Posted 14 July , 2021 Share Posted 14 July , 2021 You are confusing filling factories with manufacturing factories. Filling factories filled the already made cases with propellant, usually Cordite. Your cases were made at the National Cartridge Factory, Bilberry, Waterford - NCF/WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrilliantPower2 Posted 14 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2021 Hi GraemeD, Thanks for confirming that info.I was wondering if you understood what any of the other markings meant as I have been unable to find an answer online.I am also curious by the lack of marking on the shell casings compared to other ones I have seen. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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