57 x 307mm 6 pounder Naval 1941

[earni74]

Found this 57mm/6 pounder MK5 Naval case dated 1941, my question is :- was the 6 Pdr 7cwt projectile used or maybe it had its own type, thanks

 

[ron3350]

earni74
I am sure that the projectile was not the 7cwt but the usual Hotchkiss projectile.
I have cases by MF dated 1932,34,35,36,37,38 and the only projectiles I find are practice with a small flat tip. Sure the HE types existed too.
VAEL I have cases made in 1938, 42,43 & 1944. Never seen a Canadian projectile but should follow the Hotchkiss design? I do not have 41 date. Will add to files.
I should say that these dates are in my files and not ALL are in my collection.

 

[earni74]

Hi ron3350, thanks for your comments, i'm not totally convinced that it takes the usual Hotchkiss projectile, more research is needed on this one