2 pdr headstamp

[ken68]

Hi can anyone help with the headstamp , and why it has so many , also you can just see stencils on the case . 40 x 107r I have used Silvo to make all the stamps stand out . really looking for as much information as possible,

R N 2 3 3 8
I.W.5.26
Thanks Ken

 

[Michel]

Started life as a 2 pounder mark 1, than cut down to become sub caliber (training) round for the 4 and 4,7 inch guns. This is the High Angle H.A. Version there is also a L.A. Low angle type. H.A. I think was for anti aircraft training?
CF cordite filled F F fired 3 times
RL Royal Laboratories
N Navy
broadarrows and inspection marks.
Firing cap RL March 1923 and the stamp on the side last time filled Mai 1923.

 

[Gspragge]

This has been covered in another thread someplace with I think help from Bonnex. But the casing was likely standard from ww1 , then reloaded for a High Angle Sub Calibre gun, this was if I recall a larger calibre gun and this was used for practice firing A.A. - But others will know much more than I do. I have a similar situation with two cut 3pr cases I picked up today - slim pickings at that !

Ah - the excellent post before this answered the question, how did I miss that !

 

[TimG]

The case was made by the Gramophone Company.
Although there are three 'F's, two have been barred out, indicating the round has been broken down twice and not fired.

TimG

 

[ken68]

Thank you all for the info guys