Please assist Unknown Projectile

[Andy Naude]

Good Day All,

I have been asked by our military museum to assist in identifying this projectile. I thought that it would be an easy task, but is turning out to be more of a challenge.

The projectile only has one driving band which is situated very low down, this would make me believe that it is separate loading.

My initial thought was that it is a 20 Pounder proof. How ever the fact that it appears to be separate loading has bombed that idea.

The projectile is solid and "heavy". Diameter Approximately 120 - 130 mm . Overall Length Approximately 220 - 260 mm.

If, from the description, we cant identify I will try to get better measurements.



Inscription:

B

RL 2975 g

20 LB

/I\

IT

DK

G 1898 (could be GI 898)

L9

/I\

LV

/I\

/I\
97


For the life of me I cant get rid of the 20 Pounder photo. Admin please delete.

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,
If nobody knows it, you could take measurments to be sure.
Seems to be lighter for a 60pr proof shot (20lb).
When I see the band I think to a 3.7in How shot.
Are you sure marking is RL 2975 g and not RL29759 ?
I read RL29759 was a driving band design for 3.7in how shell.

 

[Andy Naude]

Hi Minenaz,

On looking closer i think you are correct. It is RL29759 and not RL 2975 g.

Andy