Description
Externally this shot appears identical to the SAP shot. The nose portion is ogival, and the after body consists of a threaded spigot of reduced diameter, which screws into the shell ring of the motor. This spigot, in the case of the AP shot, is a separate component screwing into the internally threaded base portion of the shot. The spigot is held in place by a locking pin or a set-screw, which pierces the spigot and engages the shell body. The shot is painted black overall, but carries a 1/2 inch white band in addition to the 1inch white tip on the nose.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Source(s)
OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)
