2 pounder ap projectile markings

[BMG50]

A friend bought a 2 pounder AP projectile believed to be from a haul of ballasts weights that had its drive band removed for scrap. Anyone know about the markings especially the P before the 2 pounder, the Mks IX & X guns and the tracer type on the base. Was this round used on a long case 2 pounder fired from a tank?

 

[Weasel]

Hi BMG50,
Thats a nice looking 2pr projectile, i would tend to agree that it was for use in the anti tank gun and not the Naval case, i have a case stamped for Mk IX Gun, i will try and find a picture. Thanks for showing it.
Best Weasel

 

[tigbrand]

Hi Chris its a practice shot for the Tank/anti tank gun the disc in the bottom is screwed in, later versions just had a cavity drilled in the base to except the trace element. Tig.

 

[BMG50]

Hi Tig which hand thread is this base disc.

 

[tigbrand]

Left hand I believe, pics attached same shot , but the disc doesn't have the 2 holes for removal. Get the base of the shell hot with a blowlamp and the luting should soften to undo,Cheers Tig

 

[Der Uhu]

Hi BMG50,
Thats a nice looking 2pr projectile.
2pr VII T practice shot

What are the dimensions ?

 

[BMG50]

Hi Der Uhu its actual a friend of mine but i will ask him the sizes.