shot; proof

Maker
Carron Co
Production date
1916
 Description
Steel cased 60 Pr proof shot with copper driving band. A proof shot was used to emulate real shot and can be used to test barrels before they are put into use, usually they are heavier than normal to test the gun at ligher forces than normal. However, most proof shots are used to test propellant charge design.
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Maker
Production date
1916
Production place
Carron Iron Works/Stenhouse Rd/Stenhousemuir/Larbert area
Signature & date
stamping:side:"60 Pr I S/ F 7 16. CCS"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 28cm (L 11")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 12cm (Dia 4 3/4")
Accession number
1987-112-028

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