Cordite Carrier No.56 VI

[Andy Naude]

This Cordite Carrier came into my possesion a short while ago.

It is marked No.56 VI and dated II 1944.

Two guns were mainly used in South Africa, the 6 inch and the 9 Inch.

Does any body know with which gun this cordite carrier was used?

 

[NZ L1A1 Collector]

Its not for the 9.2 inch Guns, they used the No. 36 and No. 50 Cylinders.

The 'N' on the containier says to me that it's a Naval Cylinder so it could be for Cartridge Cases or Charge bags. Whats the internal dimension in inches?

 

[Andy Naude]

Good Day, Interesting observation. The internal diameter is appoximately 145 mm. The 4 inch Mk. 16 is too long. Maybe the two piece 4" Mk.4 round with projectile?

Kind regards,

Andy