40 mm Bofors Mk 2 Practice Cartridge

Place Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong
Accession Number REL31802
Collection type Technology
Object type Munition
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong
Date made 1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Bofors 40 mm practice cartridge used by the Australian Navy Bofors Mk IV L/60 light anti-aircraft gun during the Second World War. The cartridge is a rimmed, bottle-necked, drawn brass type featuring a dummy brass projectile which has been crimped into neck of the cartridge case. Markings - LOT 0790; 5 - 44; 400 MM; MA; MK 2; Boat anchor insignia.

History / Summary

Bofors 40 mm brass practice cartridge used by the Australian Navy during the Second World War in the Mk IV L/60 light anti-aircraft gun.