3 Pr or What

[Richard709]

Hi All, hoping someone an confirm the identity of this very sad looking Case, rescued today from a scrap brass box. Am i right in thinking this has been used more than once as it has the worlds allocation of makings on the head. Can you tell me what all the markings mean, I think it is WW1? as in the Center it has the following.

No2. IV
12/16
VSM
A

the Case is just over 14 1/2 inches long
base 2 1/2 Dia

Thank you for any help you can give.

Richard

 

[2pounder]

3pr

Think you've id this one ok, its naval 3pr WWI. 2pr

 

[Richard709]

Think you've id this one ok, its naval 3pr WWI. 2pr

Thank you very much for that 2pr. still curious as to all the markings.

Richard

 

[Dronic69]

No2. IV
12/16
VSM
A

Richard

Hi Richard,

Firstly some "clearer" close up photos would better assist yr request (Use the "macro" setting if the camera has one) :tinysmile_shy_t:

If the above is from the primer, then it is a No2 (MkIV) dated December, 1916 and made by Vickers Son & Maxim (VSM)

The "A" - could be a lot number (?) - sorry can't remember.

Cheers
Drew

 

[Richard709]

Drew, thanks for the info, here are some better pictures.

Richard