AP Core? If so what caliber??

[hicky1300]

I had noticed this being used as a paperweight in one of my Belgian colleagues office.
After several viewings & Hmming I think he got fed up & gave it to me today!!!!
It measures 131mm high with a diameter of 38mm & weighs 1.8 Kg
I think it is the Tungsten core of an AP projectile or possibly an APDS one?
There are some markings on the base
TFSB.6001.173??

If it is of no interest from an ordnance point of view I may sell it as a riveting block!

 

[SG500]

Looks like a 20 pounder core to me. See the link below which discusses the 17 and 20 pounder cores. Much nicer as an item of ordnance than a riveting block :tinysmile_eyebrow_t

Dave.

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/87523-Tungsten-Core-ID-needed-please?highlight=core

 

[hicky1300]

Thanks Dave - that looks like the answer
Have to keep my eyes open to see if I can find the rest of it!!!
As an aside I can get over 100 quid for it as a rivet block!!!

 

[HAZORD]

It is in the range of being a 76mm HVAP also.