Boer War shell

[grapeshot]

Hi,
Here is some of my shell,

1st photo 10 pr, 12 pr and two 15 prs
2nd photo 3 pr's and 6 pr's
3rd photo two 4.7 inches and a 6 inch
4th photo 12 pr 12cwt, 4 inch and 4.7 inch.

yes some do need cleaning,

 

[dano1917]

awesome

Great stuff grapeshot. I am basically a WW1 guy but also like the earlier stuff. Really nice shells..Dano

 

[leeski]

very nice collection grapeshot in your last pic of the cases i notice there is some little indents on the top ridges whats the reason for that

regards lee

 

[pointblank0]

WOW! I have the same carpet as you.

Very nice rounds though. They look to be in fantastic condition,
Rob

 

[grapeshot]

Case indents

Hello Lee,
The indents are cut-outs because the 3 in that photo are all two peace rounds,
photo shows 12 pr 12 cwt dated 29-11-98.
thanks Jim

 

[Quatermass]

i notice there is some little indents on the top ridges whats the reason for that

As separate loaded cases the mouth of the case was sealed with a white metal lid, It was held in place by the notches in the rim of the case which were turned inwards.

 

[HAZORD]

Hey Grapeshot, excellent collection of old projos and cases! This is the first 10 Pdr. projo I have seen on BOCN. Could you please list the lengths (tip of projectile to base) of the 10 Pdr., 12 Pdr., and 15 Pdr.s that are in Photo 1 of your posting?

Thanks,

John

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Nice collection.

Very nice collection grapeshot and nice to see old shell complete with original fuzes as these are often missing.

 

[grapeshot]

Hey Grapeshot, excellent collection of old projos and cases! This is the first 10 Pdr. projo I have seen on BOCN. Could you please list the lengths (tip of projectile to base) of the 10 Pdr., 12 Pdr., and 15 Pdr.s that are in Photo 1 of your posting?

Thanks,

John

Hi John,

The lengths of the shells are : (with out fuse )

10 prd 7 inches long and 2.7 inches diameter

12 prd 8.3 inches long and 2.96 inches diameter

15 prd 9 inches long and 2.96 inches diameter

and a photo of the base makings of the 10 prd and the two 15 prds, 12prd to water damage to see.

 

[HAZORD]

Jim,

Thanks for the measurements and the photo of the projo bases! Would you by chance have any old manuals that have drawings of the old Boer War era projos, like the 10 Pdrs, 12 Pdrs, 15 Pdrs, 4.7 inch, 6 inch etc.?

I'm particularly looking for info on the 10 Pdr and 12 pdr projos, fuzes, cases, etc., especially the line drawings in manuals of the projos.

Thanks,

John