| Accession Number | REL31803 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Munition |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1905 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 Army organisation period 1903-1912 |
13 pounder Projectile with No 80/44 Time Fuze
Description
Quick Fire 13 Pounder artillery projectile with Number 80/44 fuze as used by the 13 Pounder Quick Fire Mark 1 Gun during the First World War. The body of the shell is made from forged steel and has been oil hardened and anealed. The shell is painted black and there is a copper driving band at the base of the projectile. There is a Number 80/40 Mark V/L time fuse screwed in to the head of the projectile. The fuze is made from brass and features a graduated time ring which has been damaged on one side. The projectile has been fired as the copper driving band has been engraved by barrel rifling. Markings - projectile - 13 PR; VMS; 649; BROAD ARROW MARK. Markings - fuze - no manufacturer marks visible; INCH DIVISIONS ON THE TIME RING.
History / Summary
Quick Fire 13 Pounder artillery projectile used by the British Army during the early stages of the First World War.