Gambardier
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Hi all, i'm looking for information on the shells fired by the 10 pounder and 2.75 inch mountain guns - from what I can gather they both used the same barrel, but the 2.75 inch gun used a shell of increased weight, going up to 12 pounds, possibly owing to the fact that the 2.75 gun had a recoil system whereas the 10 pounder didn't. Interested in photos of examples and also diagrams, colour schemes etc.
Also, does anyone know if either weapon had a brass shell case or a bagged charge? A photo I have showing a 2.75 inch gun looks like it is fixed ammunition, like a miniature 18 pounder round, but is not too clear
Also, does anyone know if either weapon had a brass shell case or a bagged charge? A photo I have showing a 2.75 inch gun looks like it is fixed ammunition, like a miniature 18 pounder round, but is not too clear