British WW1 6 pdr shell case

[dano1917]

This will probably seem like a totally stupid question to most of you, but I need to know. I have a chance to get a dated WW1 British 6 pdr shell casing and have no idea as to the physical size of this case. I assume it is somewhat small, was wondering diameter of base, height etc. Thanks in advance for any help. Dano (Obviously i've never seen a 6 pdr before)

 

[Tony Williams]

The photo below (from the Ammo Photo Gallery on my website) shows the WW1 6pdr 8cwt round (the 57x307R on the left). Case dimensions for most rounds of 12.7-120mm calibre are listed on the Ammo Data Tables on my site. The 306 or 307mm long case has a rim diameter of 76mm.

 

[dano1917]

13 pdr

Thankyou kindly Tony, greatly appreciated..Dano

 

[frizzen]

6pr shell case

Base diameter 3 inches, 12 inches tall, mouth diameter 2.24 inches.....

 

[dano1917]

6 pdr

Thanks frizzen, that's the info I was after. Dano