small shell identification marks

[johnnyg]

Can anybody help with identification of this small shell I have?
any advice much appreciated

[Steve T]

Well.....it's a 2 pounder. Looks to be WW1 era. Many of the stamps mean little to us as they were check marks and inspection marks, made at the factory. I've attached some pics from a book I have. Sorry for quality but it will give you an idea at least

Steve T

[Steve T]

I've fiddled with the JPGs and made them clearer





Much easier to read now

Cheers

Steve T

[m3bobby]

VSM is proably going to be Vickers Sons and Maxim, made 1916 for Naval service. (Just seen I've duplicated the info in Steves post)

[johnnyg]

Thanks guys for this useful info - the item is of no significant value but it's an object of interest and it's good to know more about it
cheers
JG

[Richie B]

JG

This may be of interest

37MM AND 40MM GUNS IN BRITISH SERVICE

Regards

Richie