David Layne Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 My Grandfather came back from the Great War with this shell casing. Can anyone identify what type it is? It measures 11.5" high and is 4" across the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 Reflections make it a tad difficult to read but looks like a 13 Pdr made at RL (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich) Regards TonyE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KevinEndon Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 The reflection on the brass doesnt help but does it say 13 top of photo it should say lbs after it. 13 pounder if such things existed I am no boffin when it comes to this sort of thing or anything come to think of it lol, but I know my 18 lb shell case has the size stamped on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Layne Posted 6 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 6 October , 2006 The reflection on the brass doesnt help but does it say 13 top of photo it should say lbs after it. 13 pounder if such things existed I am no boffin when it comes to this sort of thing or anything come to think of it lol, but I know my 18 lb shell case has the size stamped on it. Yes it does have 13PR stamped on it, but no lbs. Also 1916 and a few other marks I cannot identify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Layne Posted 6 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 6 October , 2006 Reflections make it a tad difficult to read but looks like a 13 Pdr made at RL (Royal Laboratory, Woolwich) Regards TonyE O.K. I rubbed talcum powder into the base and managed to get a better reproduction, any help greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Poilu Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 1916 manufactured 13 pounder case by Royal Laboratories (Woolwich). C.F. = Cordite Filled. Primer is October 1917 manufactured also by RL? (unclear). The Government arrow is also noted and other acceptance marks. Some marks are a little faint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Layne Posted 6 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 6 October , 2006 1916 manufactured 13 pounder case by Royal Laboratories (Woolwich). C.F. = Cordite Filled. Primer is October 1917 manufactured also by RL? (unclear). The Government arrow is also noted and other acceptance marks. Some marks are a little faint. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_H Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 David The 13pounder 9cwt gun was an anti aircraft gun, an 18pdr sleeved down to 3" from 3.3" Usually mounted on a truck, if you search the forum you will find some pics. of the IWM's Thornycroft truck a Duxford mounting a gun of this type Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 6 October , 2006 Share Posted 6 October , 2006 The 13Pdr AA Gun was originally a 13 Pdr Field Gun as used by the Royal Horse Artilley but due to its range limitations 5,900 yards it was thought that it would be suitably employed as an Anti Aircraft Gun, which in fact was very successful. the Royal Horse Artillery meanwhile were re-equipped with 18 Pdrs. The 13Pdrs had a slightly higher Muzzle Velocity than the 18 Pdr. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Layne Posted 4 January , 2007 Author Share Posted 4 January , 2007 David The 13pounder 9cwt gun was an anti aircraft gun, an 18pdr sleeved down to 3" from 3.3" Usually mounted on a truck, if you search the forum you will find some pics. of the IWM's Thornycroft truck a Duxford mounting a gun of this type Mike I would be grateful if someone could post a link so I can learn more about this artillery piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiegeGunner Posted 5 January , 2007 Share Posted 5 January , 2007 This is the Duxford Thornycroft 13pdr AA gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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