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Originally Posted by Chris Suslowicz
I was thinking "break-up shot" for testing the recoil mechanism, and it would be filled with water before loading and firing, but it doesn't appear to be waterproofed. Might be sand or possibly lead shot filled?
Was there a canister round for the 17pr? Might have been useful for the Firefly.
Chris.
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I am assuming this is for testing the recoil - there ordnance papers illustrate a cartridge for use with this.
Tim