QF 13pdr Proof 1916

[Rrickoshae]

This is a little unusual, a 13pdr Proof of Firing(?) that was being used as a clock weight - it always pays to look inside long case clocks! I assume that the P of F is proof of firing. Of Canadian manufacture, does anyone know who JTD/L are?3

 

[starshell]

Lovely round, and interesting stamps....

 

[Rrickoshae]

Lovely round, and interesting stamps....

Yes, Ive never seen a WW1 proof before. I guess they’ve always had to prove this that or the other thing but Ive only come across modernist proof rounds

 

[Snufkin]

JTD/L was J T Davis Ltd, London. P of F is "Proof of Fuzes" stamp for HE shell used for proof of fuzes only. What looks like the Canadian forging acceptance stamp is more likely a broad arrow in an oval, a Transfer stamp denoting HE shell which has passed certain mechanical and analytical tests.

 

[Rrickoshae]

JTD/L was J T Davis Ltd, London. P of F is "Proof of Fuzes" stamp for HE shell used for proof of fuzes only. What looks like the Canadian forging acceptance stamp is more likely a broad arrow in an oval, a Transfer stamp denoting HE shell which has passed certain mechanical and analytical tests.

Many thanks indeed for all that info Snufkin, that’s really helpful, well done

Dave