Australian Gun Test Squid.

[ron3350]

I thought I would show my Australian Gun Test Squid cartridge and ask how it is used.
Made from an MF 6Pr V Hotchkiss navy case it is cut to 76mm length with a steel dummy primer.
Looks like a store part No. and mentions S.I. Syd. (Sydney).

Is the Squid electric or percussion primed? All information is welcome. I liked the last thread about the Squid.

 

[Slick]

Depth charge launching cartridge? Akin to the Hedgehog, only different.

 

[TimG]

Ron,

Mortar would be a more accurate description. See http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WAMBR_ASW.php

Late cases can be found fitted with a N38 electric primer.

TimG