12Pdr 12cwt QF AA Gun Case - What Does F.A. Mean?

[oldshotandshell]

I recently found this 12Pdr 12cwt Anti-Aircraft Gun case (76.2x408R) and am puzzled by the F.A. in the headstamp. The 12Pdr 12cwt Anti-Aircraft Gun used a fixed round rather than the relatively more common separate round so I'm wondering if the F.A. in the headstamp means Fixed Ammunition? Any other thoughts would be appreciated...

 

[ron3350]

A great find . I have not found one yet. I await the experts for info. Ron.

 

[Burney Davis]

I recently found this 12Pdr 12cwt Anti-Aircraft Gun case (76.2x408R) and am puzzled by the F.A. in the headstamp. The 12Pdr 12cwt Anti-Aircraft Gun used a fixed round rather than the relatively more common separate round so I'm wondering if the F.A. in the headstamp means Fixed Ammunition? Any other thoughts would be appreciated...

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Yes Keith, it means Fixed Ammunition.

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[Michel]

And the absence of the Navy N mark. Nice case.

 

[oldshotandshell]

Thank you Gentlemen. I found it in a local Junk Shop last weekend and so confirmed my belief that there is still good material out there waiting to be discovered. Shame it didn't have the primer but you can't have everything!