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French AMX-13 75mm Projectiles

Vasco Da Gama

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Alongside the thread on French AMX-13 projectiles I thought to offer the pictures below. I have never been sure if the round nosed projectile was missing a penetrative or ballistic cap. The paint appears to be original and the condition is good so I would appreciate a view if it is missing something or complete! Paint markings PQ, 5 AU, BLR 57; stamped markings JH, FBE, 1 63, POT. Pictured alongside is a APCBC without the ballistic cap to show the internal shape and screw attachment, marked PCOT as described in the earlier post.
 

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Hello,

First picture, same as in this recent thread French 75mm POT Mle 1951 :
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/89543-75mm-APCBC?highlight=POT+FRENCH
but the head adapter and the ballistic cap are missing (painted black with white markings POT : "perforant ogiv traceur").
The second is the PCOT (APCBC) "Perforant coiff ogiv traceur" without the ballistic cap.
The POT has no groove for the adapter between the head and the ballistic cap, the head of the PCOT has a groove for the penetration cap.
Regards.
 
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