47 x 400 R L/50 British naval ?

[Sorcerer]

Hello. Does anybody have any info on this british 47 mm 1912 dated round? Rim diameter is 75,77 mm. Thanks.

 

[ron3350]

It is listed in Hawkinson's book as 47x401R fixed 47mm Nordenfelt L/50 (1912). British Navy. No other information. Rim listed as 76.2mm. Ron. A nice round.

 

[Tony Williams]

Fascinating - I'd not come across this one when writing my article on 47 mm guns for British service: http://quarryhs.co.uk/47mmUK.pdf . Does anyone know more about the ammo, the gun, or what it was fitted to?

 

[highlandotter]

Thanks. Heard of, but never seen!

 

[Sorcerer]

I didn't know it was such an unusual round. Here in the Czech Republic every naval round is a bit exotic, but I didn't know that much.