2 pounder naval case headstamp

[earni74]

I have not seen this headstamp before, can anyone give me any relevant information on it,thanks

 

[Hoeksel]

New to me, very nice find!

 

[2pounder]

had one similar and always assumed it to be for export as no broad arrow and primer not numbered. which is typical export by VSM

 

[tigbrand]

As Clive said for export although i have seen a 1914 dated British naval case with N and arrow with that primer in with no arrow or the correct no5 MK1 stamping.

 

[mach1bang]

I have an early experimental 1.59 Crayford with the shorter incendiary projectile with Copper venturis
The headstamp on this case is VSM Auto Mk A
I understand that the Crayford cases are cut down 2 pounder cases,is there a connection here?
Tim.

 

[earni74]

thanks for your comments guys, I am still unsure about it
Mick

 

[earni74]

that's a possibility Tim

 

[Burney Davis]

Just bumping earni's thread. Any more information on this case / round? Thanks