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40x240mm MK 5 is this the only projectile used
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Nice case, i spent about ten years looking for one of those as i had a projectile that needed a home. they seem very hard to find. The projectile you show does not look British, the twin bands look French to me. Attached is a picture of the projectile and fuze i had.
Best Weasel.
Best Weasel.
That's a very nice projectile, thanks for showing it, the projectile in my case is the one I have seen on here I think, that's why I asked the question, mine is a British made projectile that as you say looks typically French due to the banding, they used this type of projectile in the 37mm COW gun round
I don't have that projectile you have, I'm still wondering if they used other types
Thanks
I don't have that projectile you have, I'm still wondering if they used other types
Thanks
Hi Earni,
Of course, thats where i have seen that projectile type before, As far as i am aware the No 131 fuzed HE was the only projectile type used, there was only a very limited amount of ammuniton made up and a few guns to trial it, that at least is my understanding. If anyone else can add any info that would be much appriciated.
Best regards Weasel.
Of course, thats where i have seen that projectile type before, As far as i am aware the No 131 fuzed HE was the only projectile type used, there was only a very limited amount of ammuniton made up and a few guns to trial it, that at least is my understanding. If anyone else can add any info that would be much appriciated.
Best regards Weasel.
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Tony Williams
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In the TNA is a document dated July 1918, listing cannon for the RAF in service or on order. For the 2 pdr SA Vickers Mk V, it just lists 2 guns on order with RAF trials expected. That's the only official reference to the gun or ammo that I'm aware of.
Weasel, apart from the fuze, is your projectile the same as the normal 2-Pdr nose-fuzed shell, or is it longer?
Ernie74, your projectile looks too narrow for the case. Is that because the case mouth has been stretched, or because the shell is less than 40mm in diameter? Are there any stampings on your shell, and if so, what are they.
I see that Ernie's case appears to have been loaded with black-powder, rather than cordite. Can anyone say why? Be interesting to see any other headstamps on Mk.V cases.
Roger.
Ernie74, your projectile looks too narrow for the case. Is that because the case mouth has been stretched, or because the shell is less than 40mm in diameter? Are there any stampings on your shell, and if so, what are they.
I see that Ernie's case appears to have been loaded with black-powder, rather than cordite. Can anyone say why? Be interesting to see any other headstamps on Mk.V cases.
Roger.
Roger, the case neck does need some work, as to stampings on the projectile, they are so feint all I can make out is /L above 10/18 there other various marks that are unreadable I'm afraid
Tony, thanks for your input, I read somewhere that it was a single shot gun on an Aircraft !
Tony, thanks for your input, I read somewhere that it was a single shot gun on an Aircraft !
Mick, As far as I'm aware the only projectile used in the Mk V was the flat base HE with 131 fuze (as in weasels picture). Hogg mentions that in his 1914 -18 book. Are you sure the projectile shown is 40mm?
Tony Williams
Well-Known Member
My article on 37-40mm guns in British service is at http://quarryhs.co.uk/37-40mm.htm
The only example I've ever seen is on the far right of the pic from this article:
The only example I've ever seen is on the far right of the pic from this article:
