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Huge shell case

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PanzerKampfWagen

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Hello!
I have a very large brass shell case. Iv tried to identify it by the headstamps but I can’t find anything that matches my shell.
It’s 46.5 inches long and 6.25 inch in diameter at the projectile end. What looks like a rolled thread looks more like a crimp. Here’s some photos. Does anyone know what gun it’s from?

Thanks!
Jack
 

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Cart case made at the Royal Ordnance Factory Birtley, Tyne and Wear..

Wey Aye Mon!

Filled at Royal Ordnance Factory Chorley, Lancs

Awright Chook?
 
@Bombdoc

Chorley? Not filled "GD 10/59" - R.O.F. Glascoed October, 1959?

Just as well the case wasn't made by Currans of Cardiff, as you might have been tempted to repeat some of the salacious remarks made by the factory women towards visiting apprentices from Chepstow, making it prudent the latter were chaperoned.

@PanzerKampfWagen

More information on the ordnance - http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNBR_6-50_mkN5.php

Good footage of gun in use - https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/187979/

Always puzzled as to why the Admiralty would choose to use ferrous cartridge cases in a maritime environment.

TimG
 
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