18-pounder headstamp JQC

[Doug]

Hi

Can anyone identify the manufacturer "JQC" on an 18-pounder Mk II casing?

Is there a good compilation of artillery ammunition manufacturer's headstamps somewhere?

thanks

Doug

 

[TimG]

Doug,

These three letter strings are unique to North American cases. As yet, I've been unable to ascertain their meaning. They are almost incremental with date and I think they are a form of lot identification.

Above the 'JQC' are there two concentric 'C's with an 'S' therein?

Was this case made in about March 1917?

TimG

 

[Doug]

Thanks, Tim.

The casing is at the Canadian War Museum, where I volunteer. I will take a photo of it next week and post it.

Doug