6-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun

 The Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt or just 6-pounder, was a British 57 mm gun, serving during the Second World War as a primary anti-tank gun of the Allies during the Second World War. It was also used as the main armament for a number of armoured fighting vehicles. The 6-pounder was in use by Anti-Tank units of the Canadian Army replacing the 2 pounder and stayed in service until replaced by the larger 17 pounders. The 6 pounders were then transferred to the infantry anti-tank platoons. 
Height: 4'2” Range: 1,650 yards effective, 5,000 yards max
Weight: 2,520 Lbs Rate of Fire: 15 rds per minute burst
Detachment: 6

The 6 pounder was only known to have been used by the 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment while conducting a salute at Stanley Park. 

The 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Museum & Archives envisions itself as a nationally and locally recognized museum that preserves and presents the history of the diverse Canadians that have served and are serving in The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in British Columbia.

The mission of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Museum and Archives is to engage the Regimental Family and the local community in the story of Vancouver’s Gunners, including the citizen soldiers in peace and war, their units and the affiliated cadet corps that have called the Bessborough Armoury home for generations. The museum will do this by organizing interactive, hands-on and digital content within the Armoury and in an outreach program to local celebrations.  

The 15th Field Artillery Museum & Archives requires additional items to complete the 25 Pounder artefact collection. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

Sighting Telescope
Canvas gun covers

The 15th Field Artillery Museum & Archives Society is a registered charitable organization. Donations to the Society will provide a charitable tax receipt for the donor. Contact [email protected] for additional information.