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76mm Ap?

Daniel-A

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Hello
Ive done some researche. And my guess is, it is an American m79 ap-t, but im still not completly sure, and i have some questions.
After the war my country used American Shermans with 76mm guns AND British m10 Achilles. It looks like an American ap-t but as you can see it is stamped "17" on the buttom of the projectile, which made me think of the 17 pounder. What do you say?

Further more if i were to restore it:
1. what shell casing should i look for.
2.how should it be painted.
3. what is the best way to paint it? Can i use spraycans?

Thank you very much - Daniel
 

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I am confident that is not a US 3 inch/76mm M79 AP round. The driving band is just not right for that. The band(s) also do not match what I have for a 17 pdr shot in my collection. I am going to guess it is a 17 pdr shot (APCBC) with its cap(s) knocked off due to firing and impact. I look forward to the rulings of our British members.
 
Very interesting, I have seen 3 of these in the last 2 months, all fired and havent been able to ID them. Thanks Hazord!
 
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