Recoiless Case Experimental

[Gspragge]

Also found today this late WW2 I am told
experimental or limited issue for trials
recoiless rifle case. :tinysmile_shy_t:

 

[glevum]

I tried to PM you about this but your in box is full.

 

[TonyE]

3.45" Burney

Looks very much like a 3.45" Burney to me.

Regards
TonyE

 

[glevum]

I think it is a P1 case for the Burney 25pdr shoulder gun.

 

[Quatermass]

3.45" Mk 1 Burney Gun RCL. 85x236R.
2 piece case with blow out base.

 

[blu97]

Her the complete round for the Burney, projectile is marked HES.

 

[TonyE]

3.45

Here are a couple of illustrations from the 1944 provisional Manual on the Burney weapons.

Regards
TonyE

 

[glevum]

Blu97,

I think the HES projectile you have goes with the later P2 case.

The P2 case has a number of large holes in the side wall of the case and a solid base.

What does the base of your case look like? Are there any markings on it?

 

[TonyE]

Burney

Some years ago I had a mint 3.45 Burney HES round with the P1 type case with the blow out base, and that had a similar proj to that shown by Blu97 factory crimped into the case.

Regards
TonyE

 

[glevum]

I stand corrected, I always thought the wallbuster was later

 

[proditto]

Burney round

Burney round showing assembled, base of case (same as the one found) proj markings on base. More information on other calibres of Burney to come.