Tags: Weapon.
The 12 pounder 12 cwt anti-aircraft gun was borrowed for AA use from the QF 12 pounder 12 cwt coast defence gun with the addition of a modified cradle for higher elevation a retaining catch for the cartridge and an additional spring recuperator above the barrel and high-angle sights. Writers commonly refer to it simply as 12 pounder anti-aircraft gun. 12 cwt referred to the weight of the barrel and breech (12 x 112 lb = 1344 lb) to differentiate it from other 12 pounder guns.
