Identification of breech mechanism, relic

[lexpev]

Helle everyone,

I came accross a piece in a collection of a friend that finally "sort-of" identified a piece I have. It's a weapons component, that I am now sure of.
Twist and lock mechanism with firingpin and rollers in the main body.

Does anyone know for what gun, launcher or system this is for?

Lex

 

[lexpev]

The "thing" I have ...
I will search better photos.

 

[tankbarrell]

It's a striker case for a 6 pdr or a 75mm OQF. It is the firing mechanism that fits into the breech block.

 

[Quatermass]

It's a striker case for a 6 pdr or a 75mm OQF. It is the firing mechanism that fits into the breech block.

Source: R.A.C. Training Volume III-Armament. Cromwell Mks 3,5 and 7 and AEC M3 Armoured Car.




Source : Handbook for the Ordnance, Q.F. 6-PR. 7-CWT Mark II.

 

[lexpev]

Thanks very much Tankbarrel and Quatermass,
now I finally know what it is.
Saving that part for 12years finally reached identification.

Lex