British M20 Bazooka practice rocket 3.5 inch markings

[BMG50]

Nice addition to a 3.5 rocket collection, the end result. I believe it could penetrate 10inches of armour.
Here is another photo of the HE sub head, as you can see The HE lettering, a TX below and the a XT and UK and the letter M. Above looks to be the start of practice PR. There was the black ink mark with arrow in the middle around the back but its gone now.

 

[BMG50]

I can't recall ever seeing one. But both the Pam (9, of 1953) and JSP 316, corrected to 1988, show the practice round with HE SUB stencilled beneath the designation markings, so clearly it was fairly common. BMG50 might want to note that the letter height is shown as larger than the designation letters in the Pam but is the same height as the designation letters in the illustration in the JSP. So it is quite likely that variations exist. Life is never easy.
As a parting shot, pun absolutely intended, here is a pic of the copper slug that was supposed to insert itself into the tank hull after the HEAT charge had done its work - I am very carefully phrasing this, Barney please note, - and to whiz around, thus ruining the day of all human occupants.
I picked this up myself after a live firing practice (it was VERY hot).
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I thought i had the 3.5 phamplet but not, only the 84mm Charlie G

 

[BMG50]

Found the rocket and markings.

 

[Alan1]

Regret that I don't have a spare Pam 9, but copies will be available from specialist dealers, no doubt. Failing that, I can always photocopy odd pages if needed, simply PM me.
And the paint markings in terms of size etc accord with those shown in the pamphlet. They differ from that shown in JSP 316, but, of course, these are typical markings only.
I always hated the Carl Gustav. It was heavy and clumsy and gave a most disconcerting signature from the rear venturi on firing. And you needed double ear protection. I disposed of all the CG drill and practice rounds from my collection some time back, the only items retained in the ammunition section are specimen examples of the 6.5mm sub-cal rounds, both indoor and outdoor.
Alan1

 

[Antoon]

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Not sure if any of these are British. The middle one is most likely Belgian or Norwegian.

The middle one is Dutch. MRP stand for Munitie Renovatie Peloton. That was an ammunition renovation platoon, later on a company.

 

[Slick]

The middle one is Dutch. MRP stand for Munitie Renovatie Peloton. That was an ammunition renovation platoon, later on a company.

My remembering skills have diminished over the years. Used to do a lot of trading with assorted folks in the EU region. The Dutch origin of the mid item makes sense as one of my most prolific trading partners(and Japanese ord afcianado) was from those parts. I do miss those times.

 

[pedro]

Been trying to find some decent markings of the British 3.5inch practice rocket mainly on the actual war head hollow charge section, not the rocket motor. There seems to be two practice colours and marks for the war head in a light blue or a duck egg blue. Usually the markings are in white either marked up in HE SUB or M20 practice showing lot number or TX etc, also black inspection marks in black like GD etc. Anyone have any pictures of decent readable markings on their rocket.

 

[BMG50]

Many thanks pedro.