Comments for Update to the Whatziss

Update to the Whatziss

2008-03-27T11:51:01Z

It isn't often I score a brag on John, so I've gotta milk it for all it's worth.

But I'm also sure I wouldn't have gotten it anyway... because all the late model 18 pounders with the armored box have taller boxes on the recuperators.

And it sure *ain't* a late model. A bit of charm applied to my Lady Captain acquaintance, followed by a bit of cheesecloth (and a lot of spit) applied to the breech revealed the following inscription:

Q.F. 18-Pd Mk 1. M[obliterated by shell-splinter gouge] 1917 [indecipherable] 6107

I'm not positive about that 6107, because the paint's super-thick over the preceding portion -- the first number could just as easily be a 3 or a 9.

Meanwhile, that's a bit more info for the grognards...

And my Lady Captain is *not* a romantic interest. She's one-third my age and actually *likes* the M9...

Comment from Justthisguy on 2008-03-28

2008-03-28T09:39:09Z

MajMike, please, none of that here, this is not a _Naval_ Milblog!

Comment from BillT on 2008-03-28

2008-03-28T06:27:27Z

Could very well be. More than one of my stoo'nts opines that the wheels were an Iraqi mod.

Comment from J.M. Heinrichs on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T21:54:30Z

Did someone note that the Brits were supplying the Iraqis until c.1960. The Sovs took over after the King was deposed. Thus the 18lbr could be direct from Brit stocks. Cheers

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T18:43:09Z

Heh. Just, heh.

Comment from MajMike on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T17:24:55Z

i don't care how much graphite ya put in that there grease, after three tubes on one breech, there's gonna have to be some recuperating time...

Comment from kat-missouri on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T15:11:50Z

At least somebody will appreciate it. ;)

Comment from Boquisucio on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T13:24:49Z

Well you know, that you can convert any standard axle grease to a high pressure resistant lubricant by adding graphite powder to it. The recuperator will appreciate it.

Comment from BillT on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T12:58:19Z

And breeches are generally good for three tubes. Not mine. *blink* *look of cherubic innocence* *blink* What?

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2008-03-27

2008-03-27T12:35:25Z

She *likes* the M9? Heh. And, um, like, all the guns that weren't already unserviceable were rebuilt to the later standard... And breeches are generally good for three tubes. Just sayin'.