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Title: Help identifying shell. Post by: dave-s on July 23, 2002, 04:09:21 pm Ive just come accross 2 shells my Grandad had made into candle holders. He used to be either the driver or gunner of a Bren gun carrier, so these shells are probably from that.
OK. The bullet sections are missing from both so its just the remaining case. Near the bottom of each are the following letters & numbers SWN.30/52.BL The cases are approx 4.25" lonf and 1" Dia. I have no idea but did the Bren fire .50 rounds? Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: Cobra6 on July 24, 2002, 12:16:51 am I did a little research and I found that this particular round was made by the Royal Ordnance Factory in England. I am searching for what type of shell this is, but could it possibly be a Boys .55 Anti-tank rifle shell. Measure very carefully the whole shell and let me know. Be sure to measure the diameter of the top of the shell where the projectile would be.
Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: dave-s on July 24, 2002, 02:18:45 am Thanks Cobra, Ill see if I can get the measurements tonight.
Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: Cocobolo on July 24, 2002, 10:48:58 am Freakin Cobra man! :D
Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: WardenMac on July 24, 2002, 08:37:43 pm The cobster is obviously a gun nut :)
Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: dave-s on July 25, 2002, 01:07:33 pm How did you find that info out?
OK measurements. At the base it is approx 24mmDia[0.9"] It is this thickness for 92mm [3.6"] It then tapers to 20mmDia [0.79"]. This also the diameter of the opening where the projectile fits. Overall the case is 109mm [4.29"] Title: Re: Help identifying shell. Post by: dave-s on July 30, 2002, 01:05:49 pm Cobra: I know your busy but any more info?
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