~ Rare WW2 6-pdr Armour Piercing Shell 1943 ~
Here we have a very nice 6 pdr APC shell. APC stands for Armour-Piercing Capped, a type of ammunition introduced in September 1942 to replace the standard Armour-Piercing round. This configuration for armour-piercing ammunition was developed in the 1930s to enhance the armour-piercing capabilities of both naval and anti-tank guns.
The APC shell consists of an armour-piercing core fitted with a stubby armour-piercing cap (AP cap), which improves penetration against surface-hardened armour, especially at high impact angles. Additionally, it features an aerodynamic ballistic cap on top of the AP cap to correct for the poorer aerodynamics — particularly increased drag — caused by the stubby AP cap.
These enhancements allow APCBC shells to maintain higher velocities and deliver more energy upon impact, especially at long ranges, when compared to uncapped shells.
~ 6pdr Anti Tank Gun History Note ~
The Ordnance quick-firing 6-pounder, often referred to simply as the 6-pounder, was a British 57 mm gun that served as a primary anti-tank weapon during the Second World War for both the British and United States Armies, where it was designated the 57 mm gun M1. Additionally, it was used as the main armament on various armoured fighting vehicles.
~ Condition ~
In excellent condition for age and has been repainted during it's life.
