Is it safe?

[Tonyh16]

Found this the other day and not sure if it is military or just a solid metal object produced for some other reason.
There appears to be a grove at the top which means it may have been a thread but too rusted to tell. Very heavy for it's size so must be iron or lead alloy?
Any ideas much appreciated as not sure whether to clean or leave well alone!
Thanks,
Tony

[Dave8472]

Hi Tony, without knowing it is best to treat it as un-safe and get it down the Garden

I am sure one of the experts will be along soon to help ID it

Dave

[former member]

I'm no expert but it looks like a 20mm projectile

[Lolly]

I would definitely agree with Dave8472 - it certainly looks like some sort of ordnance/military type weapon - to be safe - please leave well alone until certain. I am sure someone with this type of knowledge/expertice will put you on the right tracks. Better to be safe than sorry!!

[slowsweep]

it looks right and heavy, im surprised you lugged it around with you and then took it home tbh as its in pretty pour condition whatever it is

[frogeye]

Yes it does look like a 20mm bullet , you can see the grove where the remains of the copper drive band was . I found two of these and they are not safe to keep as they can still be LIVE and unstable.

[RRPG]

It is indeed a 20mm projectile. These came as solid shot, high explosive and incendiary. In its current condition, unless you can see that it is hollow inside, you have to assume it is unsafe and treat it very carefully. Think of it as a small but very short tempered grenade and dispose of it safely.

[vikingwarrior]

I'd get in touch with your local authority and get it disposed of properly
V.W