*WW2, Dated 1943, 25PR Brass Shell Case, Made in Canada DB/C*
Large Brass shell case for a 25 PR gun.
10cm diameter base approx 9cm diameter at top, 3cm diameter fuse, 29cm tall. Marking on Base: 25PR II, DB/C (Maker), War Arrows, 1943.
'DB/C' indicating that it was produced by the Dominion Bridge Company, Canada
The 25-pounder, arguably the most versatile field gun during the Second World War, utilized a unique firing system. Its ammunition consisted of two parts—the projectile and the propelling charge, typically housed in a brass cartridge case with an integrated primer. The Mark II case, as described in the gun's 1940 handbook, is crafted from solid-drawn brass, featuring a slight taper from the base to within 1.1 inches of the mouth, where it adopts a cylindrical shape. The recessed base is centrally bored and screw-threaded to accommodate the percussion primer. Additionally, it extends circumferentially to create a rim, facilitating automatic ejection by the breech mechanism extractor when the breech opens after firing.
*Condition*
Good used condition with age and service dings and marks. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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