Found this on internet about the 5.5-inch HE shells:
Who has a picture of the 80 lb. shell with the black marking behind the driving bands?
Greetings - Antoon
Who has a picture of the 80 lb. shell with the black marking behind the driving bands?
Greetings - Antoon
Shell, HE, S/L, 100lb Mk 1D | Streamlined shell with single, wide, driving band. |
Shell, HE, S/L, 100lb Mk 2D | Same as Mk 1D except had double driving bands for better sealing in the bore. |
Shell, HE, S/L, 80lb Mk 1D | Almost the same size as the 100lb shell. Double driving bands & painted black from the bands to the rear. This indicated it was an 80lb shell. |