FAT Fast 17 pounder recovery

[Rob Fast]

There are some very faint markings on the underside of the projectile, nothing I can make out. Although the different nose cap is solid and of heavy steel construction, I think it is an add on because of the absence of the ballistic cap? No welds present on that location, and I have not tried to pop it off. It is pretty solid. The only discernible markings are on the band...marked SHC 056 inert. I spent a little time today making the round look presentable, the old lettraset decals are already falling off. A winter project to get it up to snuff. Was the ballistic cap something that could be pried off? Cheers Rob

[rob love]

That cap had me wondering what the round was. But in a google search I did find an image that showed a cutaway with that cap underneath the nose cone. I would suggest it is proper, but no nose cone.

In the Canadian military, SHC used to mean stock holding code, but the number 56 is not one I am familiar with. However, I did not deal with ordnance. The SHCs were dropped about a dozen years back. Not sure if I could find any reference to them these days. Back then, 10 meant serviceable, I think 90 was unserviceable, 80 was quarantined...but even that last one I can't guarantee anymore.

So much UFI, so little storage space.

[rnixartillery]

I have had a better look at a couple of my APCBC rounds and you are quite right ,it would seem the tin nose is missing.
They are only crimped on so I should think it wouldn't take much to knock one off !

Rob.....................rnixartillery.

[Rob Fast]

Any of you guys here in Canada have any of the 17/25 pdr. tools collecting dust that you would like to move on? All should have the OS/CM scripted numbers. Keys for No. 9 dial sight/keys/ drifts/cover muzzle/cover breech/ lamps/ etc... Looking to fill the 17 pdr. tools roll. Thanks Rob

[rob love]

I have a spare of the handspike 7ft mk2 (pn E3/EC0551) and some spares of the quick release tool for when doing drawbacks of the recoil mech. Neither will fit in your pouches, but I believe both are applicable to the 17 pdr as they were pretty standard amongst most of the Brit artillery, and are still in use today in the CF.

[Rob Fast]

See pic of tool list...looking for locally if possible...Cheers Rob
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261619909095?...84.m1423.l2649

[Rob Fast]

this one wasn't up here more than a couple of hours . Cheers Rob

[Rob Fast]

on a 25 pdr.. Was the rope/wire looped at both ends and passed thru from breech to muzzle brake? Have you got this looped wire Rob Nixon? Cheers Rob

[rnixartillery]

I will have to find it but cant remember where it is just for info the short chain in the spares diagram above (no28) are still available as it seems they were used for post war recovery.

Rob.....................rnixartillery

[Niels V]

If somebody find themself having to many tools and things for 17 or 25 pdr, then I am looking for some.