Gun History:

This 25 Pounder serial number L/3710 was manufactured by the Royal Ordnance Factory, Dalmuir in 1940 and is mounted on a carriage made by Ruwolt. It is believed the gun was obtained by the Apollo Bay RSL in 1962 when the Australian Department of Supply disposed of excess guns.

The 25 pounder was the standard field gun of the British and Commonwealth Forces during World War II and was used by the Australian Forces in the UK, Middle East, Greece, New Guinea and the islands. The gun also saw action during the Korea War and was again used by Australians during the Malayan Emergency. Introduced in 1940 it was withdrawn from service in 1975. Guns in Australian service were supplied by the UK, Canada and 1527 produced by local manufacturers.

The 25 pounder is seen by many veterans as the gun of World War II.

Details  recorded:

- Barrel: No.L/3710 MkI ROFD 11/1940 at muzzle; [F]B19685 FL[2???] in chamber.

- Jacket: GVIRI cypher over CoG mark with line; MkII ROFD 1940 No.L/1761 weight 8-0-10.

- B/R: MkII ROFD 1940 No.L/1761.

- B/B: ROFD 1940.

- Recoil: RUWOLT No.R5162 TESTED 20-6-42.

- Cradle: No.4 MkI.*

- Saddle: No.2 MkI.

- Carriage: No.1 MkI/L/ RUWOLT 1942 No.[6]0[6]7.

- Wheels: no visible disc marks.

- Tow eye: No.44 BP 1941.