2 pounder Naval

[earni74]

Can anyone tell me about the headstamp on this 40 x 158mmR Naval AP-HE dated 1918, the headstamp has been over polished and not easy to photograph,it reads
GUNS & 9.5 IN,DCT /18 thanks in advance

 

[tomsk]

Try googling 2pr sub calibre guns the Iaai have some posts on there you can look at LA refers to low angle training systems

 

[earni74]

Googled it but no reference to the headstamp i am trying to find the meaning of, i think it might be for subcal use

 

[ron3350]

look up on BOCN under depth charge thrower cartridges and click on bomb thrower. Shows the 2pr case like yours.

 

[earni74]

Thankyou ron3350, thats the info i was looking for

 

[Alan1]

My own eg of what I suspect is yr case reads:- 2PR 1-111 GUNS & 9.5 IN.DCT Mine shows Lot 12, CF, /18, N, and maker G O C.
Hope that helps.Alan1