20pdr manufacturer I’d please

[Rrickoshae]

A friend has recently acquired a 20pdr HE shell, stamped; 20pr MkI
FS
CFW
8/49

Does anyone know who the manufacturer, CFW was?

many thanks, Dave

 

[TimG]

I suspect it is OFW - Ordnance Factory Wigan

TimG

 

[ron3350]

A friend has recently acquired a 20pdr HE shell, stamped; 20pr MkI
FS
CFW
8/49

Does anyone know who the manufacturer, CFW was?

many thanks, Dave

Could you please show a photo of this headstamp for my files.

 

[Rrickoshae]

Many thanks Tim as always.
ill get back with a photo ron3350

 

[Rrickoshae]

See the attached Ron.
and yes, it is clearly an O Tim, well done!