British WW2 Short 95mm case

[Rrickoshae]

Good evening, I have a British 1944 dated case with an unusual headstamp - 95mm SP & INF.

it’s much shorter, 73mm, than the normal 95mm case. It doesn’t appear to be cut down but is it? Is anyone aware of a short cased 95mm?

many thanks, Dave

 

[glevum]

There were two cases for the 95mm round.

The tank gun used a fixed round and there was a separate round used for the SP gun and infantry gun. The second case was much shorter

See post 2 in this thread

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...k-and-SP-howitzers-Mark-1A?highlight=95mm+gun

Unfortunately your case looks like it was cut down

 

[Rrickoshae]

Many thanks glevum, what a shame it’s been cut!

Dave

 

[Depotman]

I'm not sure that it has been cutdown. I've certainly had both types in my collection in the past, and have a vague recollection of the separate loading case being very similar to the 3.7-inch How case. I'll see if I can dig out some data. Depotman

 

[glevum]

Tankbarrell stated in the thread I referenced previously that the SP & INF case was 92mm long, so I think this case has been cut down.

I am away from home and cannot check my books to confirm.

 

[tankbarrell]

My example is packed away due to a move at the moment but I might be able to find it to check.

 

[Hoeksel]

Should be 92 mm indeed.

 

[Vasco Da Gama]

If you search for 95mm and look on the second page you will see a post from me which shows the same case.
Hoeksel is correct the length should be about 91 or 92mm.
Merry Christmas!