76mm Ap?

[Daniel-A]

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

 

[M8owner]

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.

 

[HAZORD]

It is U.S. AP/TP but not M79. It is for the Walker Bulldog tank. High velocity 76mm AP/TP.


http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/43248-Identification-Tips?highlight=Walker+Bulldog

 

[M8owner]

First time I have seen a fired one. I did not recognize it at all.

 

[Spaceinvader]

Very interesting, I have seen 3 of these in the last 2 months, all fired and havent been able to ID them. Thanks Hazord!