*British, 40MM MK 4 Naval Bofors Shell Case, Dated 1956, Made by Royal Laboratory Birtley (“RLB”)*
40mm Mark 4 Naval Bofors shell Case made by Royal Laboratory Birtley (“RLB”) in 1956
Approximate Measurements:
Diameter of base: 6cm
Height: 31cm
Marked on Base
40MM MK4
War Arrow
Lot 782
RLB
N, 1956
Marked on primer:
54, 493, 8/54, DT, 12 NKN4, TH10
The Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well some captured systems being used by the Axis powers. A small number of these weapons remain in service to this day, and saw action as late as the Persian Gulf War.
*Condition*
This shell case is in excellent condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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