Another Tortured 18 Pr ~

[Gspragge]

Well it's an improvement on my first example having readable markings but that is about it !
Maybe from the same lot and maker whom ever that is. Any coments welcome. These MK Xlls
are not easy to find here so I have to put up with this until hopefully a decent one shows up.

 

[Snufkin]

OFE - Otis-Fensom Elevator Company, Hamilton, Ontario.

 

[Darkman]

OFE - Otis-Fensom Elevator Company, Hamilton, Ontario.

This company made 40mm Bofors guns in WW2

 

[Darkman]

Short Mk XII shells are the most common found in Australia, albeit usually fired. I rarely bother with them these days unless they are by an interesting maker. Seems these late war shells were ones easily found for souvenirs to bring home when it became apparent we (the Allies) were going to win the war.

 

[Gspragge]

These never left it seems and are the less common of what turns up . I wonder about being brought back by Soldiers, rather heavy
compared to more desirable things ?
I rather think supplies for post war training . Here during the war it was 12prs in use. But post war there would have been
no shortage of 18prs and 4.5" to replace those.