RFT Posted 16 January , 2008 Share Posted 16 January , 2008 Seeking information on the "Three Pounder" and "Six Pounder" Guns used on Armed Trawlers What make of guns were installed on WW1 armed trawlers and can anyone supply a description of the 'three pounder' and 'six pounder' shells and shell cases used in these guns. Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted 17 January , 2008 Share Posted 17 January , 2008 Seeking information on the "Three Pounder" and "Six Pounder" Guns used on Armed Trawlers What make of guns were installed on WW1 armed trawlers and can anyone supply a description of the 'three pounder' and 'six pounder' shells and shell cases used in these guns. Thanks in anticipation. Check this site - has specs on almost all caliber/type of ammunition used for past 100 years http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/miltech.htm 47 x 376R 63.8 mm rim F / UK HE / 1.5Kg projectile type/wt 650 m/s C19 L/40 3 pdr Hotchkiss Mle 1885 naval / AT 57 x 306R 76 mm rim UK HE / 2.72Kg projectile type/wt 540 m/s 19th century Hotchkiss + WW1 AFV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFT Posted 17 January , 2008 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2008 Hello dman Many thanks for your advice and information. Will check out the above site. Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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