What's new
British Ordnance Collectors Network

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Boer war

There is one of the 4.1in shells in a NZDF collection in New Zealand, with the 'complements of CJR' stamped on. This was apparently being used as a doorstop until it was gathered up for the collection.

CJR (2).JPGCJR (1).JPGCJR.041.jpgCJR.040.jpg
 
Last edited:
Those are some of the best pictures of the period ammunition I have ever seen. Many thanks for posting the links.
 
Sebastian, many thanks for posting those hyperlinks to the Boer War site! There is an incredible amount of info there!
 
Is there a source for pdf versions of the "ORDNANCE COMMITTEE REPORT" mentioned in some of the posts ?
 
What is new to me is that the Boer fighters had quite heavy artillery. I was always told the heaviest weapon they had was the 37mm one pounder.
 
Rare and very interesting picture of shells with french fuzes (type Budin) for 75mm Krupp (German) with Dutch markings (veldkanon).
Amazing mix.

75-cmKruppBLL27_KruppGunAmmunition-thelastofDeWetstakeninCapeColony_DrArnoldvanDyk_e.jpg75.jpg
 
The 37s are interesting, rare to see a Gruson, the others seem to have colour bands ?
But Never mind all that How about the Lizard Now that Is something !!!!! :tinysmile_fatgrin_t
 

Attachments

  • Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 11.04.34 PM.png
    Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 11.04.34 PM.png
    168 KB · Views: 25
  • Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 9.27.27 PM.png
    Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 9.27.27 PM.png
    100.9 KB · Views: 24
  • Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 9.26.56 PM.png
    Screen Shot 2022-12-19 at 9.26.56 PM.png
    179.3 KB · Views: 24
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top