British, WW2, Naval 2 Pounder Pom Pom Round, 2PR No1 Mk II K, Made by RLB – Royal Laboratories, Dated 1940, Inert

*British, WW2, Naval 2 Pounder Pom Pom Round, 2PR No1 Mk II K, Made by RLB – Royal Laboratories, Dated 1940, Inert*

Marked on Body: P18
Marked on Headstamp: 2PR No1 Mk II, LOT 571, RLB, N, 1940, War Arrow over G over 62 (Inspectors Mark)
Marked on Primer: No 16, A33, War Arrow, BR5, 41

30cm tall
Brass shell case 15.7cm, 4.8cm base diameter

This 1940 brass shell made by RLB – Royal Laboratories, hails from a naval 2-pounder pom-pom quick-fire Mark II gun utilized by the British Navy. The “N” marking denotes its service in Naval operations. Known as the Ordnance QF (Quick-firing) 2-pounder, this 40mm British autocannon, affectionately dubbed the “pom-pom,” served as an anti-aircraft weapon for the Royal Navy. Its name stemmed from the distinctive sound produced by the initial firing of these guns. It’s worth noting that while this QF 2-pounder fired projectiles of the same weight as the 2-pounder used by the British Army in roles such as anti-tank and tank weaponry, they were distinct weapon systems.

*Condition*
Good condition commensurate with age and service. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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