Pricecheck on 13 Pounder Cases

[peregrinvs]

Hi,

Having just acquired a shell, I'm in the market for a suitable case and will be looking at W&P on Wednesday. Could anyone let me know what a reasonable price is for a WWI dated case? Either the original type or the AA 13pdr 9cwt type. Am I right in thinking the former type is rarer?

At the same time, I also acquired a 1977 dated 13pdr MkIV saluting blank case. I'd be interested to know if it is rare and if it is worth anything?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Falcon]

I'd say that the 13Pr 9Cwt cases are worth 10 to 15 depending on condition. They are fairly common, I'm sure you will find one at W&P.

The 13 Pounder field gun cases can be more difficult to find.

 

[hangarman]

I picked up a '70s 13pr Blank cart for 10 about a month ago. It had never been filled. I guess they are scarcer than the ww1 dated ones but don't know what quantity they were made in. They are still in use by the kings troop RHA.
Cheers
Gary

 

[peregrinvs]

The offending item:

Possibly a long shot... but if anyone wants to swap it for a WWI 13pdr 9cwt AA case and can meet me at the War & Peace show on Wednesday, get in touch ASAP...