mystery 25mm projectile

[earni74]

Hello, can anyone identify this 25mm projectile, 90mm long, very pointy with what seems to be a tracer cavity, the yellow band in what looks like a broad blue band is original, i have looked at Italian,Swedish and Swiss projectiles on here and in my books, no luck, Thanks

 

[flak18]

Looks a lot Japanese to me.

 

[US-Subs]

Not the standard 25mm AA. The Japanese round had a different profile and the rotating band was much larger. The AP has a more rounded point as I recall (shorter ogive).

 

[SG500]

Hello, can anyone identify this 25mm projectile, 90mm long, very pointy with what seems to be a tracer cavity, the yellow band in what looks like a broad blue band is original, i have looked at Italian,Swedish and Swiss projectiles on here and in my books, no luck, Thanks

Mick it looks like a 25.4mm Fiat Revelli, any stamping? Some good info on this thread.

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...ile-For-Identification?highlight=fiat+revelli

Dave.

 

[earni74]

Hi Dave, The problem is that the crimping cannular on my projectile is lower than the fiat Revelli ones which makes me believe its not the 25.4 Revelli , it maybe a later model ?? I also do not think the proj colour relates to Italian, the mystery continues
Thanks also to the other guys that commented, its not Japanese for sure
Mick

 

[earni74]

I,m still having no luck with I.D of the projectile

 

[womble]

Mick

Looking at the internal grooves for the tracer part this looks very much like a QF ap 1" tracer.

cheers womble

 

[earni74]

Hi Mike, i aint heard of a QF ap 1" tracer, unless i'm getting forgetful can you expand on that
cheers
Mick

 

[earni74]

Mike, are you thinking of this 25.4mm Vickers
Mick

 

[womble]

Mick

I sent you a PM-if you could send back then that may help. With regards the 25.4mm yes I was - I have a drawing which shows the internal tracer grooves which is identical to your proj, i appreciate the 25.4 is 84mm long - so 6mm shorter than yours and a different drive band. with regards the grooves I thought this may identify the manufacturer of the proj. only other thoughts if it is not this early then looking at it paint wise and drive band etc then I would say that it is post WW2 - do you have any details of the 25mm Aden projs (straden) etc as it could be one of these.
cheers womble

 

[earni74]

Hi Mike, my email is tigerkingmm@yahoo.com I did reply to your PM, I might have done something wrong though (knowing me), re 25mm Aden, I will have details somewhere (I think), will have a look later,thanks for the pointer, i think it might be post ww2
Mick

 

[womble]

Mick

No problems, pm did not make it, yes would say 1950-70s ish.

cheers womble

 

[womble]

Mick

Is it 25mm or could it be 24mm ----if 24mm then the proj could be from a 24x138 anti tank/sub cal.

cheers

womble

 

[earni74]

I have a Swiss 24mm round, its defo not 24mm