Lucky day - 6pdr

[Tony Smith]

Wife has absconded with the digital camera on this fine Spring morn, but the case is unfired along with the AP projectile that came with it. It was given to me by a retired Armoured Corps gent who obtained it during his service during the 50's and 60's. He dismantled the shell and the projectile was buffed up with a wire wheel and the sides of the case were polished. It is in remarkably good condition. We met at an open day at our local AA Gun emplacements and got to talking. I mentioned 6pdr anti-tank guns and he said he had something that I might like to take a look at, that his grandkids wouldn't appreciate. He came by the next day and after a bit of a look round, decided that he didn't need the shell any longer and before I could say "Ta, Digger", it was mine.