AndrewD Posted 3 May , 2007 Share Posted 3 May , 2007 Hello, I obtained this fuze a few weeks ago and would like some info on it please. It is stamped No 80 VII on the bottom,which I presume is a mark 7 variety? Can someone tell me which dates these were used between please? Also,is the bottom ring from a number 85 fuze,the same as that from the number 80? My example came without the bottom ring and I have placed the example from my battered No 85 fuze on,is this correct? (Pics included) All help appreciated! Kind regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 3 May , 2007 Share Posted 3 May , 2007 80 Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. Krupp design made by Vickers for 18pr Shrapnel Shell. Introduced 1905. Obsolete 1943. 80B Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. Modified 80 Fuze. Introduced 1916. Obsolete 1943. 80/44 Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. Modified 80 Fuze for Anti-Aircraft High Explosive Shell. Introduced 1914. 80/44 Number on British fuzes. Time Fuze. Percussion element removed. Introduced 1917. Obsolete 1944. 80B/44 Number on British fuzes. Time Fuze. Converted 80 Mark 1, 2 and 3. Introduced 1917. Obsolete 1944. 85 Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. American M1902 supplied WW1. Introduced 1916. Obsolete 1921. 85G Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. No data. 85R Number on British fuzes. Time and Percussion Fuze. 85 Fuze with grain powder rings for Anti-Aircraft. Introduced 1916. Obsolete 1920. 85/44 Number on British fuzes. Time Fuze. Usual conversion. Introduced 1916. Obsolete 1921. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 3 May , 2007 Share Posted 3 May , 2007 Also,is the bottom ring from a number 85 fuze,the same as that from the number 80? My example came without the bottom ring and I have placed the example from my battered No 85 fuze on,is this correct? Hi Andy The rings were common to all 18pdr shells no matter what the fuse. They just form a connection between the iron body and the fuse. Threads seem to be the same in the few I have. I've found the brass mounting rings to be harder to get than the fuses. Gunner Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest njmc Posted 29 May , 2011 Share Posted 29 May , 2011 Hi, I just obtained a similar one.......stamped 80 IVA E VS/M 936 H 8/17 I am having trouble with a photo. ( says size to large) Any ideas on how to change size? Would like to narrow down if it is in fact British ...........and opinion on rarity of these. Appreciate any help Hello, I obtained this fuze a few weeks ago and would like some info on it please. It is stamped No 80 VII on the bottom,which I presume is a mark 7 variety? Can someone tell me which dates these were used between please? Also,is the bottom ring from a number 85 fuze,the same as that from the number 80? My example came without the bottom ring and I have placed the example from my battered No 85 fuze on,is this correct? (Pics included) All help appreciated! Kind regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 30 May , 2011 Share Posted 30 May , 2011 Here is a diagram of a No 80 Fuze. It is not a rare fuze and yours was assembled by Vickers Son and Maxin. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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