Unknown APT projectile ~75mm

[Dronic69]

Good Evening All,

Spotted this in an antique shop recently:

> Diameter appears to be approx. 75mm;
> length is approx 180-200mm; (Sorry no ruler)
> no identifiable markings;
> heavy /solid - AP;
> has the typical Tracer hole in base (APT);
> no marking on base;
> Tapered base as shown

Perhaps a long shot, however it may be recognizable by someone.

Thanks

Cheers
Drew

 

[HAZORD]

I'm not sure how accurate your dims are, but if it was 233mm long it would most likely be a U.S. M72.

If it was 76mm diameter it might possibly be a U.S. WWI Seacoast gun 3 inch M1915 projectile, but I will need to double check the length and boat tail design of that one. That older design did have the smaller rotating band though.

 

[Dronic69]

Thanks Hazord.

Yes unfortunately there was no ruler at hand -I'll measure it up on my next trip.............as the seller is asking close to $500, it should still be there!

Cheers
Drew

 

[HAZORD]

Once he gets it down to the $50.00-$75.00 range, then it will be approximately correct.