Any ideas on what this was used for?

[Dronic69]

Evening All.

Came across this interesting container recently - any hints on what it was used for?

Approx. dimensions (from memory): 90cm (H) x 24cm (D)

(Looks like it would suit a "rocket" as labelled?)

Thanks
Cheers
Drew

 

[tankbarrell]

20 pdr most likely, given the date and location.

 

[AMMOTECHXT]

From what I remember I think that 120 mm BAT was packaged in a similar container, although it may been longer.

 

[rnixartillery]

The 120mm BAT Containers are C343's ,pic attached of a few in my collection.

Rob..................rnixartillery.

 

[AE501]

Cylinder C339 Mk 1 is 42.2"L x 8.109 Dia. and Mk 2 is 43.39"L x 8.099 Dia. Both are for Cartridges QF 20 Pr various full length cartridges.
Cylinder C268 Mk 1 is 46.5"L x 7.25" Dia and was used for Cartridge 17Pr APCBC/T.
Cylinder C343 is considerably longer. For 120mm BAT.

 

[altec]

There are usually embossed markings to identify the container type and manufacturer somewhere as shown in the previous photos. If you could report these they would be a pointer as to what it contained.

 

[kahu1]

Wow, look at that price!

 

[pzgr40]

295 Australian dollars :tinysmile_hmm_t2: for a freakin container. Here we buy a round for that price.