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6 pounder

  1. wingsofwrath

    6-pdr 7cwt APCBC dimensions

    Hello, does anybody have proper dimensions for the British QF 6-Pdr 7cwt APCBC projectile? I got a case recently and plan on 3d-printing the projectile for it, but all I have is this drawing of the US M86 on which the given dimensions don't actually match up with the drawing and contradict...
  2. P

    6 Pounder Hotchkiss Shell

    Recently acquired this. Not the prettiest example, but it's better than the one I currently have and should look OK after some filling and painting. Pre-cleaning pictures: And after a soak in dilute citric acid and a wire brush scrub: I shall probably employ my usual trick for filling in...
  3. Weasel

    WW1 6pr Round

    Hi All, Thought i would post a few pics of a recently completed round, i have had the case and projectile for a little while but have been on the look out for a hotchkiss base fuze for some time until one came my way the other day. Nice to have it finished, Best regards Weasel.
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