Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
Things do still turn up in junk shops, acquired this week a 20pdr APCBC (spotted by the wife). I am surprised by the rubber skirt at the base of the projectile and the non-copper driving bands. I think that this example is dated 1969, which also surprised as I thought this type of projectile would have been replaced by APDS by then. Photographed next to a 17pdr APC for comparison.
Full stamped and painted markings: AP/CBC, 20PR, MK1/2, MA 8 68 37 (in red paint 1/69).
Full stamped and painted markings: AP/CBC, 20PR, MK1/2, MA 8 68 37 (in red paint 1/69).