{"product_id":"original-1974-british-20mm-hispano-cannon-cartridge-lot-1-inert","title":"Original 1974 British 20mm Hispano Cannon Cartridge – Lot 1 – Inert","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1974 British 20mm Hispano-Type Cannon Cartridge – Lot 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual example of a British post-war 20mm cannon cartridge, dated 1974 and featuring a distinctive blackened metal projectile with a prominent copper driving band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass cartridge case bears the markings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20MM, 74 and LOT 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the calibre, year of manufacture and production lot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch into comparable British 20mm ammunition suggests a possible connection with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKynoch (ICI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a British ammunition contractor associated with the production and loading of 20mm Hispano ammunition for export contracts during the 1970s. This attribution remains provisional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cartridge is believed to be of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 110mm Hispano-Suiza family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, widely associated with the Hispano cannon fitted to numerous British military aircraft during the Second World War and retained in various applications after the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe projectile has an unusual dark finish, a rounded nose profile and a substantial copper driving band. Its appearance is consistent with certain armour-piercing projectile designs, although the exact projectile designation has not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass case retains attractive age-related patination and visible original markings, making this an interesting addition to a collection of British military cannon ammunition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre: 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge type: Believed 20 × 110mm Hispano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLot number: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstamp: 20MM \/ 74 \/ LOT 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible manufacturer: Kynoch (ICI), UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible loading contractor: BMAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase material: Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjectile: Blackened metal with copper driving band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjectile type: Unconfirmed, possibly armour-piercing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Original, with age-related wear and patination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597642604863,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_4546_3aeff146-2c38-464d-91fd-6ccaa5cd864a.jpg?v=1793706372","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-1974-british-20mm-hispano-cannon-cartridge-lot-1-inert","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}