WW2 4.7inch Identification

[Matthew Lawton]

Any one got any info on this unusual round.
Best regards
Matthew

 

[Yodamaster]

It's a wooden drill shell. Used to training the crewmen of a gun to use this gun without firing.
Training of the drill of loading and deloading. Manipulation of the breech.


Yoda

 

[Matthew Lawton]

Hi Yoda
Many thanks for the info.
Would you say its rare or unusual.
Best regards
Matthew

 

[Yodamaster]

I'm not really in the collectors world, but I think that it is effectively a rare piece !


Yoda

 

[Weasel]

Another thread here on one I had many years ago, http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/27692-4-7-quot-Drill-Round
Best Weasel

 

[Andy Naude]

4.7 Drill Projectile with Drill 4.7 inch Case - Simons Town Naval Museum. RSA

The 4.7 inch Projectile and Case at the Simons Towns Naval Museum, Cape Town.