Another experimental design in the 2 to 3 pounder range. This design resulted from a Naval requirement to have a multiple equipment with more punch than the in-Service 8 barrelled 2 Pounder 'M' Mk VI. Designs of shell in 45mm and 47mm were drawn up. Designs date from January 1940. Hope it is of some interest.British Ordnance Collectors Network
Join over 14,000 collectors of inert military ordnance. Get expert identification help for shells, fuzes, grenades, and more — plus access our classifieds marketplace and decades of archived knowledge. Free to register, takes seconds.
Shell, QF, HE, 45mm (1point77 inch)
- Thread starter Bonnex
- Start date
Another experimental design in the 2 to 3 pounder range. This design resulted from a Naval requirement to have a multiple equipment with more punch than the in-Service 8 barrelled 2 Pounder 'M' Mk VI. Designs of shell in 45mm and 47mm were drawn up. Designs date from January 1940. Hope it is of some interest.Tony Williams
Well-Known Member
Probably got killed off once the RN realised just how good the Bofors was.