Can you identify this gun??

[Godwin Hampton]

Jon, the markings I make out on the barrel are:

G V I

R I

Q.F. 40 mm Mk.1.

1942 R.O.F N

RIFLING Mk 1

BARREL NO. L

359

So it would seem that we have a British barrel ( N suggests Nottingham ) on a Canadian cradle ( C before the No. 4 ). It would seem a bit unlikely that a barrel would be shipped all the way from England for ammunition testing, because those produced in Canada were needed to protect England! And this was after 1942, well past the Battle of Britain. I would suggest that this barrel had been obtained from British stocks to replace another on a Canadian Bofors, and eventually accompanied the gun back to Canada after the War ended.

Of course, we are all speculating, and I hope that no-one takes offence with anything I suggested, as none was intended. What would the scope of a forum be if not friendly sparring? I for one have learnt a lot by going through these pages. Please keep them coming!!!