2nd .50 ???

[spotter]

Last one to id again please.. is the cartridge shown to the right of a .50,, the cartridge is smaller than the 50 ,but the projectile seems to be the same size ,
thanks in advance
allan

 

[hicky1300]

Hi Spotter

I think the case on the right is for a .50 Vickers HMG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_.50_machine_gun

 

[spotter]

Thanks again Hicky,,
,ive now managed to find some more info here now i know what it is
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/3892-.50-caliber-and-above.

 

[TonyE]

Again, I confirm that you have a .5 Vickers. It is a semi-armour piercing F Mark Iz.

The Royal Navy considered the semi AP round was as good as the full AP round but considerably cheaper to produce.

Regards
TonyE

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

see the attached picture of a .50 Vickers Ball projectile-note the "Left hand " rifling.
Projectils is very similar in profile to a BMG excepting the jacket has a slightly sharper curve to the tip and a shorter body.