British, WW2, Navy 2 Pounder Pom Pom Brass Shell Case, Dated 1942, Made by K (Kynoch Factories, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Birmingham)

*British, WW2, Navy 2 Pounder Pom Pom Brass Shell Case, Dated 1942, Made by K (Kynoch Factories, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Birmingham)*

Small brass shell case, with marks to base.

Approximate measurements:
15.7cm tall, 4.7cm base diameter

Marked:
2PR No 1, II
Lot 1415
K (Kynoch Factories, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Birmingham, England)
War Arrow
1942
N (Navy)

Without primer

This 1941 brass shell 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*
In good condition with marks commensurate with age. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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