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6pdr 7cwt blank case length?

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Manipled Mutineer

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Could anyone please advise on the typical case length for a 6pdr 7 cat blank, please?

I have what I believe is a 6pdr 7cwt with the following details:

Just under 9" tall, just under 3" diameter. Base markings:


[6][P]?R

I


LOT 250 RLB


CF


/|\ 6.

1943


Primer very faintly dated 1942

I measure it at 225x74 (circa 9" x 3")

I have spotted a few examples online but none with measurements for comparison.

Many thanks
 
My reference list shows a 346 mm, 230 mm and 202 mm long case. Makes me believe it can be many lengths as it will simply fit the gun.

Official length might be found in official documents, possibly to be found in the download section.
 
I have a few and though two of them are identical in length, the others all vary. An official blank is stamped BLANK into the head, if it's not, it's likely a vase. I'll dig mine out and have a measure.
 
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