Vasco Da Gama
Well-Known Member
I have had the pictured projectile for some time and would appreciate the views of the community on which gun it may have been made for. Dimensions are diameter at base 54.84mm, diameter at driving band 57.7mm and length 188mm. Length below the driving band is 34.9mm and diameter of the pocket for the base fuse is 16.23mm. The projectile appears to have been fired as there are rifling marks on the driving band. The driving band is not copper but a metal closer to brass in colour, width of driving band is 19mm and the construction is 3 raised areas with 2 deep groves.


No markings or paint remain on the projectile, glad to have all opinions.



