INERT DEACTIVATED. WW1, 1917 Dated, Fired, British 18 Pdr Shrapnel Round Fitted With A No. 80 Mark VI Time And Percussion Nose Fuze. - O 2183 WW1, 1917 Dated, Fired, British 18 Pdr Shrapnel Round Fitted With A No. 80 Mark VI Time And Percussion Nose Fuze. - O 2183 Other Ammunition

INERT DEACTIVATED. The 18 pounder field gun was the largest gun used in WW1 which could be taken into action by a team or horses towing the gun with the limber and gun crew. The gun saw extensive action throughout WW1. This is an excellent, fired British 18 pounder shrapnel round, and although the projectile is fired, it would appear to be a soldiers battlefield pickup at the time due to its excellent condition and stampings. The round is fitted with a Brass number 80 time and percussion fuse. The cartridge case is headstamped 18 Pr II LOT 157 C G C with a monogram /17 (1917 date) and a crowfoot over AP. The number 1 mark II primer is stamped Bk/L 5/16 (May 1916 date) F No1 II. The projectile is stamped on the side 18P II B.S.C (Bethlehem Steel Company) F.S (Forged Seel) 2-18 (February 1918 date) and a crowfoot. The brass number 80 fuze is stamped on its base 80 VI (80 mark IV fuze) and a S in a circle. The price includes U.K. delivery and no licence is required to possess inert rounds in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. O 2183