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40mm AP Proj.

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ydnum303

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Hi all,

Have a capped shot with the following stampings on 2 lines just above the driving band:

40.M/M AP
LUV/LOT 69 - 26. 9/42

It is very much the same length as a 2-pdr projectile, and is painted plain black.
Can anybody tell me if this is for the 40mm Bofors gun, or one of the 2-Pdr guns, and if the latter, which one please?

Why no mark No.?

Thanks in advance,
Roger
 
Hi Roger,
Would you be able to post a picture of it please,
Best regards Weasel.
 
2011_40mm AP(b).JPG2011_40mmAP(a).jpg2011_40mm AP(c).jpgHi all,
Herewith pictures of this proj and its marking. Is it for the Bofors, or some other gun, and if so, what.
Thanks in advance,
Roger.
 
Looks to be a Bofors 40 m/m. A.P.C. Shot Mk 7
Its a very early date, the others I've seen have been post war.
The first reference I can find is in the 'User Handbook of Anti-Aircraft Ammunition 1949'.
 
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