Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
I thought to post a few pictures of the 2 British 4in Mk5 cases that I have alongside what I think is an example of a Mk5 Low Angle gun case made for export to Italy. Just for clarity the first British High Angle case dated 1928 indicates use in Mk5, 5*, 15 and 17 guns. The 1942 case indicates use in Mk5, 5***, 5c, 15 but not in Mk17. Both of these cases are 725mm long, the British Navy 4in story is always confusing! The export case is marked only with 102/46 OTO and is 703mm long which I think corresponds to the Low Angle Mk5 case in British use. As always glad to have you views and comments.
