Gildwiller1918 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 The Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt or also known as the 57mm, was primarily an anti-tank weapon, however it was also used on allied vehicles. The gun was introduced in 1942 and was used for some time after the war. The US also adopted the 57mm and it was called "57mm Gun M1". Below is a British marked shell casing dated 1943. The shell head itself is a 3D printed replica, until I can find a real one to replace it with. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 British or American? I once had a complete 2 pounder shell and case - the head was of a very impressive armour-piercing steel, which had a polished finish. This was of course, a British example and had come from an RAF armoured-car, which had been used in North Africa, it came direct from a veteran. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Originally a British gun, however the US adopted it as well. The casing is British and the replica head is a US model. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Love the detail 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritterkrieg Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Do you have the dimentions of the shell? Length of casing, overall length and width? Thanks in advance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flak18 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Actually your cartridge case is Canadian...Robert Mitchell, Canada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.