Was the 25 pounder a good gun?
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The 25-pdr was one of the best field guns of its day, although it did not fire as heavier shell as the German and American 105mm (4.1-in) weapons, it was easier to handle in action and has an excellent range.
Why are British guns called pounders?
They used to measure the bore by how many pounds a round “cannon ball” weighed. Even though it shot bullet shaped projectiles. The ‘pound’ is a former British measure of weight/mass. A gun called a ‘ten pounder’ would be made to use ammunition weighing ten pounds.
What caliber is a 6 pounder gun?
57 mm
Ordnance QF 6-pounder
| Ordnance QF 6-pounder 7 cwt | |
|---|---|
| Height | 4 ft 2 in (1.28 m) |
| Crew | 6 |
| Shell | Fixed QF 57×441 mmR |
| Calibre | 2.244 in (57 mm) |
What Calibre is a 25 pounder gun?
3.45-inch
The Ordnance QF 25-pounder, or more simply 25-pounder or 25-pdr, was the major British field gun and howitzer during the Second World War. Its calibre is 3.45-inch (87.6 mm).
What caliber is a 20 pounder?
| 20-pounder Parrott rifle | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 3.67 in (93 mm) |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Muzzle loading |
| Carriage | 1,175 lb (533 kg) |
What does QF mean in guns?
Characteristics. The characteristics of a quick-firing artillery piece are: A breech-loading weapon with a breech mechanism that allows rapid reloading. Single-part cased ammunition, i.e. a cartridge containing both shell and propellant.
What caliber is a 2 pounder?
40 mm
Ordnance QF 2-pounder
| Ordnance QF 2 pounder | |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 40 mm (1.575 in) |
| Breech | Semi-automatic vertical sliding-block |
| Recoil | Hydro-spring |
| Carriage | three-leg platform |