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11th August 2012, 08:02 PM #1Premium/Ordnance Approved
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Shell, QF, HE, 45mm (1point77 inch)
DD(L)10557 Shell. QF, HE 45mm (1-77in) Jan 1940.jpg Another experimental design in the 2 to 3 pounder range. This design resulted from a Naval requirement to have a multiple equipment with more punch than the in-Service 8 barrelled 2 Pounder 'M' Mk VI. Designs of shell in 45mm and 47mm were drawn up. Designs date from January 1940. Hope it is of some interest.
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14th August 2012, 07:58 PM #2Senior Member
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Very interesting, Norman. Any idea what case was to be used with this? Do you know if any actually got made?
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Roger,
I have not found anything further in the OB procs yet. I'll let you know if I do.N.
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Probably got killed off once the RN realised just how good the Bofors was.
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