FAT Fast 17 pounder recovery

Tim Bell · #1 26-01-17, 23:28

HE box... 1943 dated... Think is missing one end packing piece which i assume was block with holes to protect primers.

The lid has blocks to hold the cases.

Note... Base of box is ply laminate.

Tim

tankbarrell · #2 26-01-17, 23:34

Nice box Tim, lucky find!

rnixartillery · #3 26-01-17, 23:42

Tim,

judging by the diameter of the hole through the end block would you say it should have wire handles bound with leather or spliced rope.
I have boxes here with both types.
If they are rope I am happy to fit new ones if you are up this way,rope splicing is one of my seldom used talents !

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

rnixartillery · #4 26-01-17, 23:46

wire rope .

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

Tim Bell · #5 27-01-17, 00:13

Rob

What should the primer end block be like please? Do you have one of these?

What's your wire rope skills like?

Just need a 2nd HE shell now.

Cheers
Tim

Rob Fast · #6 27-01-17, 00:24

and a very nice find indeed.

tankbarrell · #7 27-01-17, 10:41

Is your box not a C274 Tim?

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