INERT. British, No 117 Fuze Plug, Representing No117 Nose Fuze & Transit Tin. - O 1955 INERT. British, No 117 Fuze Plug, Representing No117 Nose Fuze & Transit Tin. - O 1955 Other Ammunition

INERT. This is a British unfired number 117 solid brass nose fuze that represents a number 117 fuze in its original transit tin with all the packing. The fuze is made out of turned solid brass with a lacquered finish. The side of the fuze is stamped on the side PLUG REP NO 117 FUZE MK1 157 WS. The fuze is contained in its original screw top steel transit tin and is complete with all of its original metal, rubber and hard plastic inserts. The base of the tin is stamped ROF (W) 4 59 B&SP PATENTS APPLIED FOR and is the forerunner of the later steel screw top fuze containers. The fuse was used to train soldiers in the use of the fuse and also to be fired in inert practice HE (high Explosive) rounds. The fuze and container are in excellent condition having been is storage for a long time. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this fuse in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 1954