47mm /3 pdr ?

[kahu1]

Hi ,Just received this proj.

I think a naval 3 pdr ,
dia.47mm,length 167mm,threaded cavity for base fuse.dated 96.

Can anyone confirm or otherwise?

cheers Bob.

 

[Gspragge]

Yes it is

A nice early dated one at that- maybe check out SA auctions for a casing.

 

[HAZORD]

A very nice Nordenfelt marked projectile dated 1890.