Bockscar
Well-Known Member
Never thought I would see one in the flesh, so when one came up I had to go for it! ( thanks Dave!)
Probably as big as I would like to go in the collection as these things are Heavy!
the markings on this one read;
(stamped on) AP/CBC 20 PR. MK 1/2. 37
MA 8. 68. LOT 1
(printed on,twice) AMC ?? 20 PR MK 1/2
LOT 1. 8 9 63. 37. AR ??
(painted on, in red) red band under piercing cap, red circle with #7 in centre.
Projectile appears to be black in colour overall.
The tracer element at the rear has been burnt out intentionally. The rubber skirt at the rear is in fine condition. ( What was the thinking behind this? a further means of obturation? Answers welcome!
Bockscar
Probably as big as I would like to go in the collection as these things are Heavy!
the markings on this one read;
(stamped on) AP/CBC 20 PR. MK 1/2. 37
MA 8. 68. LOT 1
(printed on,twice) AMC ?? 20 PR MK 1/2
LOT 1. 8 9 63. 37. AR ??
(painted on, in red) red band under piercing cap, red circle with #7 in centre.
Projectile appears to be black in colour overall.
The tracer element at the rear has been burnt out intentionally. The rubber skirt at the rear is in fine condition. ( What was the thinking behind this? a further means of obturation? Answers welcome!
Bockscar