| Accession Number | REL33760 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Physical description | Brass, Wood |
| Maker |
Maribyrnong Munitions Factory |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3.7 inch Anti Aircraft Gun Wooden Practice Round
Description
3.7 inch Anti Aircraft gun, bottle necked, wood and brass practice cartridge. The cartridge features a brass rim, two brass sleeves at the junction of the cartridge shoulder and projectile. The nose cone is made from steel and has an internal screw thread for disassembly. The cartridge approximates the weight of a complete round. The wood is lacquered for protection. Markings - marked in felt pen on the body '32nd-BTY AIF'. Markings on case rim - '1942/44; 3.7 INCH GUN; HB/V MI; MF156 H9 BROAD ARROW CYPHER'.
History / Summary
Wooden practice round used for drill purposes on the 3.7 in Anti-Aircraft gun by the Australian Army during the Second World War.