Stuka
Well-Known Member
Last week I saw this 25pr case for sale, turned into a hot water bottle or something, with a lid soldered on to it.
Normally I wouldn't even think about buying such scrap, but a quick look a the markings made me change my mind.
It is made in 1941 by ECC, Cardiff. The MSF marking indicates it was reworked/repaired at Ishapore metal&steel factory in India.
This makes the case much more interesting to me, it would have fitted nicely in my collection if it would have been a proper case instead of rubbish.
But the case still has it's original length and by the looks of it, removing the lid would not take too much effort.
So I decided to buy it, and today it arrived.
Applying a bit of heat to remove the lid.
Done, but it still looks horrendous.
After an hour of quality time and having fun with some sandpaper and polish, this is the result.
New primer to replace the ruined one.
Normally I wouldn't even think about buying such scrap, but a quick look a the markings made me change my mind.
It is made in 1941 by ECC, Cardiff. The MSF marking indicates it was reworked/repaired at Ishapore metal&steel factory in India.
This makes the case much more interesting to me, it would have fitted nicely in my collection if it would have been a proper case instead of rubbish.
But the case still has it's original length and by the looks of it, removing the lid would not take too much effort.
So I decided to buy it, and today it arrived.
Applying a bit of heat to remove the lid.
Done, but it still looks horrendous.
After an hour of quality time and having fun with some sandpaper and polish, this is the result.
New primer to replace the ruined one.
