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20mm projectile ID

FWIW

During WWII the British used pressed in tracer compound on a fair number of its smaller rounds (upto 6pdr at least, maybe larger), sealing the opening against moisture and such with a celluloid(cellulose?) disc. The Americans copied the method for most of their US/UK compatible ammunition of the same types.
 
Here is a loaded (inert) and unloaded example. Note the slight difference in length. When I purchased these they were described as plate test rounds.
 

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Here is a loaded (inert) and unloaded example. Note the slight difference in length. When I purchased these they were described as plate test rounds.
That's a step forward in identification. Can we see a photo of the bottom of the cartridge and the total length?
PS:I have today's coffee grounds here and it says Ho-5 (Japan) so I hope I didn't drink bad coffee :)
Akon
 
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