Original British WWII Royal Air Force Navigational Compass Type P8 - Ref 6A/0726 40mm BOFORS Our example has an overall

Our example has an overall length of 29 inches

This example bears serial number NO 2109 on the barrel and stock

gold trimmed cuffs

Some may not have the end fitting that is pictured

Original Item: This is one of the cannons IMA recovered from Nepal in 2003

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Navigational Compass Type P8 - Ref 6A/0726 40mm BOFORS Our example has an overallOriginal Item: Only One Available. Canadian manufactured Type P8 Navigational Compass, Ref 6A 0726, was used across numerous aircraft of the British Royal Air Force during WWII, including Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, and Beaufighter. The compass body rests in a vibration mount, and the compass ring can be rotated to indicate course. The compass is 5 inches diameter and 3 inches deep. Its original wooden case is 7 inches square. Inspection stamp