British, WW2, Naval 2 Pounder Pom Pom Round, 2PR No1 Mk II ECC, Dated 1942, Inert

*British, WW2, Naval 2 Pounder Pom Pom Round, 2PR No1 Mk II ECC, Dated 1942, Inert*

Marked on base: 2PR No1 Mk II, LOT 996, ECC, T (in a triangle), N, 1942, War Arrow
Marked on Primer: No 27 IN SPN 1941, SW (in a box ), 140 BR.7 42, R.5
Marked on Projectile (Indistinct): AP2T, RP Co 2

27.3cm tall
case 15.5cm, 4.8 base diameter

This 1942 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.

ECC- Edward Curran, Cardiff
SPN – Sperryn & Co., Moorsom Street, Birmingham  – brass fitting company
BR – Royal Ordnance Factory Bridgend, Wales – filling factory.
SW – Inspectors mark

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

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