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76mm Hotchkiss gun

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grapeshot

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Hello, Can any onetell me what the case and shell dimensions are for the 76mm Hotchkissgun the English used in the Boer war.
Thanks Jim
 
Sorry I don't have an exact on the case dimensions. The overall length of complete cartridge is about 359 mm, length of projectile is about 175 mm, diametre of projectile 174.4.
 
I'm pretty sure the 3 inch Hotchkiss was not used in the Boer War. The 12 pounder 6 cwt and 15 pounder 7 cwt guns are both 3 inch (76.2mm) and where used there, while the only Hotchkiss' as far as I know were the 3 pounder (47mm) and 6 pounder (57mm).
 
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