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[rnixartillery]

Hi Folks
Just thought I would show you what I picked up today,three 1944 dated boxes in 'as new' condition, absolutely perfect.
If anyone can shed some light on them I would be very grateful,I though they were 6 pounder or possibly 17 pounder but not quite sure.

Cheers Rob..............................rnixartillery collection.

 

[AMMOTECHXT]

Hello Rob,
C320 Mk 1 is the model number of the box. I don't know what it would have contained but if you can look up publications for 6 Pr & 17 Pr they should tell you whether that type of ammo was packed in that type of box.
Matthew

 

[LCplCombat]

I've checked my Pamphlet dated June 1943 and it's not listed in there. The C.320 must have been introduced after that.

The only entry I have for the 17 pdr is a C.274 I which held 2 rounds of A.P. or A.P.C. shot.

As for 6 pdr there is a wide variety holding a different number of rounds. Choose from:
C.89
C.238
C.246
C.263 I
C.263 A
C.264
C.286