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0147 RML 9 inch Studded Common Shell with Mk II Gas-Check Detail1

0147 RML 9 inch Studded Common Shell with Mk II Gas-Check Detail1

Base detail of RML 9 inch Studded Common Shell with Mk II Gas-Check attached

RML 9 inch Common Studded Shell with Attached Gas-Check Mk II 1of2

RML 9 inch Common Studded Shell with Attached Gas-Check Mk II 1of2

RML 9 inch Common Studded Shell with Attached Gas-Check Mk II_1of2. The image is scaled to be compatible with RML 9 inch Palliser Studded Shell Mk IV with Attached Gas-Check Mk I_2of2.

RML 9 inch Palliser Studded Shell Mk IV with Attached Gas-Check Mk I 2of2

RML 9 inch Palliser Studded Shell Mk IV with Attached Gas-Check Mk I 2...

RML 9 inch Palliser Studded Shell Mk IV with Attached Gas-Check Mk I_2of2. The image is scaled to be compatible with RML 9 inch Common Studded Shell with Attached Gas-Check Mk II_1of2.

RML 9 inch Studded Common Shell with Mk II Gas-Check

RML 9 inch Studded Common Shell with Mk II Gas-Check

Studded common shell for a British rifled muzzle-loading 9 inch gun with an Attached Gas-check Mk II

1 Inch Nordenfelt Cartridge Mk VI Diagram 1894

1 Inch Nordenfelt Cartridge Mk VI Diagram 1894

Diagram of Mk VI steel and blank cartridges for 1-inch Nordenfelt gun.

12 Inch CPC Mk VIIA Shell Diagram during World War I

12 Inch CPC Mk VIIA Shell Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British shell, 12 inch Mk VIIA Common Pointed with Cap (CPC), 1912, Naval service. Has specially hardened point, intended for armour penetration and also carries large bursting charge. "Semi-armour-p... More

12 Pdr 12 Cwt Cartridges Mk II Mk III Diagram - A diagram of the structure of a wooden structure

12 Pdr 12 Cwt Cartridges Mk II Mk III Diagram - A diagram of the struc...

Diagram of British QF 12 pounder 12 cwt Cartridges, Mk II and Mk III, 1914. This shows the original separate-loading QF cartridge. Later cartridges were fixed QF. For use in the following guns :- QF 12 pounder... More

12 Pdr Common Lyddite Mk IV Shell Diagram - A diagram of the components of a cylinder

12 Pdr Common Lyddite Mk IV Shell Diagram - A diagram of the component...

Diagram of British QF 12 pounder Common Lyddite shell Mk IV (3 inch) with internal night tracer, 1914. For both Naval and Land use. Mark IV was the latest 12 pounder explosive shell in 1915. It had increased th... More

15 Pdr Shrapnel Shell Mk VI Diagram - A diagram of a bullet shell with its parts labeled

15 Pdr Shrapnel Shell Mk VI Diagram - A diagram of a bullet shell with...

Diagram of British 15 pounder Mark VI Shrapnel shell, 1914. For use with the following guns :- BL 15 pounder BLC 15 pounder QF 15 pounder Shell length = 9.075 inches, diameter = 2.98 inches, weight filled & fu... More

3 Inch Case Shot Mk V Diagram - A drawing of a table with a plate on it

3 Inch Case Shot Mk V Diagram - A drawing of a table with a plate on i...

Diagram of British 3 inch Case Shot, Mk V. 1914. For use with the following guns :- BL 15 pounder BLC 15 pounder QF 15 pounder BL 12 pounder 6 cwt QF 12 pounder 8 cwt The copper band around the base is to sea... More

4 5 Inch Howitzer Cartridge Diagram - A diagram of the structure of a water mill

4 5 Inch Howitzer Cartridge Diagram - A diagram of the structure of a ...

Diagram of Mk I Cartridge for British QF 4.5 inch Howitzer, World War I. Rings (cloth bags) containing Cordite are stacked around a central core of cordite. 1 or more of the rings were removed just before load... More

60 Pdr Cartridge 9 Lb 12 Oz Cordite Size 16 Mk II - A drawing of a label for a cigarette

60 Pdr Cartridge 9 Lb 12 Oz Cordite Size 16 Mk II - A drawing of a lab...

Diagram of British MK II Cordite cartridge (bag charge) for BL 60 pounder gun, 1914. Contains 9 lb 12 oz Cordite M.D. size 16. Igniter 1 oz R.F.G.2 powder at each end. Length 17 inches, diameter 4.7 inches.

60 Pdr Lyddite Shell Mk III Diagram during World War I

60 Pdr Lyddite Shell Mk III Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British common lyddite shell Mk III for BL 60 pounder gun. Length 19.05 inches, diameter 4.97 inches, weight filled & fuzed 60 lbs. Forged steel. 2 c.r. head. 1 inch G.S. fuze hole. Bursting charge ... More

6 Inch Lyddite Mk XIIAQNT Shell Diagram - A diagram of a jet engine

6 Inch Lyddite Mk XIIAQNT Shell Diagram - A diagram of a jet engine

Diagram of British 6 inch Common Lyddite shell Mk XII A.Q.N.T. for Naval service. A denotes 4 c.r. head. Q denotes shell is of stronger design than previous Marks, for use in Mk XII gun. NT denotes shell is fit... More

6 Inch Mk IV Lyddite Shell - A diagram of a yellow and black canoe

6 Inch Mk IV Lyddite Shell - A diagram of a yellow and black canoe

Diagram of British Mk IV 6 inch Common Lyddite shell. This is an example of the early geneneration of British high explosive shell designs, with shell walls the same thickness for the entire length. Later desig... More

BL 10 pounder cordite cartridge Mark I diagrams 1905

BL 10 pounder cordite cartridge Mark I diagrams 1905

Diagrams showing cordite cartridge for British BL 10-pounder mountain gun. 3 lb 9 drams cordite size 3¾ Mark I. Shalloon for star shell.

BL 12 inch 87 lb Mark I cordite cartridge diagram 1905

BL 12 inch 87 lb Mark I cordite cartridge diagram 1905

Diagrams showing 87 lb cordite cartridge, ½ full charge, for British BL 12-inch Mk VIII naval gun.

BL 12 inch Palliser shot Mk II diagram

BL 12 inch Palliser shot Mk II diagram

Diagram of Mk II Palliser shot for British BL 12 inch naval gun Mk I - VII.

BL 5 inch shrapnel shells Mk III & Mk IV diagrams

BL 5 inch shrapnel shells Mk III & Mk IV diagrams

Diagrams of Mk III (left) and Mk IV (right) shrapnel shells for British BL 5 inch gun. Mk III : Shell walls of forged steel, bursting charge is in base. Shell does not break up on bursting. On bursting the bul... More

BL 6 inch 20 lb Mk I cordite cartridge diagram 1905

BL 6 inch 20 lb Mk I cordite cartridge diagram 1905

Diagram showing cordite size 20 Mark I cartridge for British BL 6-inch Mk VII naval gun. Shows 2 10 lb half charges laced together to provide the full 20 lb charge.

BL 6 inch 30 cwt cordite Mark I cartridge 1 lb 15.5 oz diagrams 1905

BL 6 inch 30 cwt cordite Mark I cartridge 1 lb 15.5 oz diagrams 1905

Diagrams showing 1 lb 15½ oz cordite Mark I size 5 cartridge for British BL 6-inch 30 cwt howitzer.

BL 6 inch 80 pounder common shell diagram

BL 6 inch 80 pounder common shell diagram

Diagram of common shell for British BL 6 inch Mk I 80-pounder gun.

BL 6 inch 80 pounder powder cartridge diagrams

BL 6 inch 80 pounder powder cartridge diagrams

Diagrams of gunpowder cartridges for British BL 6 inch 80 pounder gun. Top : Internal layout of full charge cartridge containing 34 pounds "P" gunpowder. The bag is of silk cloth. At the base (i.e. breech end)... More

BL 6 inch Howitzer Shrapnel Shell Mk I Light

BL 6 inch Howitzer Shrapnel Shell Mk I Light

Diagram of Shrapnel Shell (Light) Mk I, for British BL 6 inch 30 cwt howitzer. Length 19.62 inches, diameter 5.97 inches, weight filled and fuzed 100 lbs. Contains 905 bullets, 27/lb. A wooden cylinder surround... More

BL 6 inch Mk VII gun 20 lb cordite Mk I cartridge

BL 6 inch Mk VII gun 20 lb cordite Mk I cartridge

Diagram showing Mk I 20 lb Cordite MK I cartridge (bag charge) for British BL 6 inch Mk VII Gun. The charge is made up of 2 10 lb 1/2 charges of cordite Mk I size 20 laced together. Total 20 lb. Length of each ... More

BL 6 inch Mk VIII Palliser shot diagram

BL 6 inch Mk VIII Palliser shot diagram

Diagram of Palliser shot for British BL 6 inch gun.

BL 6inch 30cwt Howitzer Charge 2lb 8.5oz Diagram

BL 6inch 30cwt Howitzer Charge 2lb 8.5oz Diagram

Diagram showing Cartridge, 2 lb 8 1/2 oz Full service charge for "Light" 100 lb shell, for British BL 6 inch 30 cwt Howitzer Mk I*, World War I. Cordite M.D. size 4 1/4. 4 removable rings around a central core.

BL 8 inch common shell Mk I diagram

BL 8 inch common shell Mk I diagram

Diagram of Mk I common shell for British BL 8 inch naval gun.

BL 9.2 inch Boxer shrapnel shell diagram

BL 9.2 inch Boxer shrapnel shell diagram

Woodcut diagram depicting cast-iron "Boxer" shrapnel shell for British BL 9.2 inch naval gun. There are 6 longitudinal weakening grooves on the inside of the gunpowder chamber at the base to facilitate the shel... More

BL 9.2 inch cast steel common pointed shell Mark IV diagram 1905

BL 9.2 inch cast steel common pointed shell Mark IV diagram 1905

Diagram showing British BL 9.2-inch cast steel common pointed naval shell Mark IV.

BL 9.2 inch Mark VI cast steel shrapnel shell diagram 1905

BL 9.2 inch Mark VI cast steel shrapnel shell diagram 1905

Diagram of Mark VI shrapnel shell for British BL 9.2-inch gun.

BL or QF 6 inch common lyddite shell Mark IV diagram 1905

BL or QF 6 inch common lyddite shell Mark IV diagram 1905

Diagram showing British Mark IV common lyddite shell for 6-inch BL, QF or QFC gun.

BL BLC 15 Pdr Cartridge Diagram during World War I

BL BLC 15 Pdr Cartridge Diagram during World War I

Mk I 15 3/4 oz Cordite cartridge for BL & BLC 15 pounder field guns, World War I. This cartridge was originally designed for use in the BL 12 pounder 7 cwt gun, and renamed for the 15 pdr. This image shows the ... More

BL 10 Pounder Star Shell Mk II during World War I

BL 10 Pounder Star Shell Mk II during World War I

Diagram of Mk II star shell for British BL 10 pounder mountain gun, World War I. Shell length 8.318 inches, diameter 2.73 inches, weight filled and fuzed 6 lb 15 oz. Contains 10 stars, in 2 tiers of 5. This she... More

BL 12 Inch Cordite Cartridge 63 5 Lbs Diagram - A drawing of a wooden cylinder with a red handle

BL 12 Inch Cordite Cartridge 63 5 Lbs Diagram - A drawing of a wooden ...

Diagram of British 63 1/2 lb 1/4 charge Cordite cartridge for BL 12 inch Mk IX naval guns of King Edward VII class. 63 1/2 lbs Cordite M.D. size 45. Length 18.8 inches, diameter 10.4 inches.

BL 12 Inch Cordite Cartridge 65 Lb Mk I Diagram - A diagram of the contents of a medical device

BL 12 Inch Cordite Cartridge 65 Lb Mk I Diagram - A diagram of the con...

Diagram of British 65 lb, 1/4 charge Cordite cartridge Mk I, for BL 12 inch naval gun. 64 1/2 lbs Cordite M.D. size 45. Cut from 37-inch lengths. Igniter 16 oz R.F.G. 2 at one end. Length 18.8 inches, diameter ... More

BL 2 75 Inch Cartridge Diagram during World War I

BL 2 75 Inch Cartridge Diagram during World War I

Diagram of 7 oz 9 dram Cordite cartridge for British BL 2.75 inch mountain gun. Length 4.9 inches, diameter 2 inches. 7 oz 9 drams Cordite size 7 1/2. 3 drams S.F.G.2 igniter at each end.

BL 2 75 Inch Shrapnel Mk I Shell Diagram - A diagram of the shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell shell

BL 2 75 Inch Shrapnel Mk I Shell Diagram - A diagram of the shell shel...

Diagram of Mk I shrapnel shell for British BL 2.75 inch mountain gun. Length 9.65 inches, diameter 2.73 inches. Weight filled & fuzed 12.5 lbs. Shell is of the modern design with 2 inch fuze hole, separate base... More

BL 5 Inch Howitzer Cartridge 11 Oz 7 Dram Mk V - A drawing of a wooden sled with instructions

BL 5 Inch Howitzer Cartridge 11 Oz 7 Dram Mk V - A drawing of a wooden...

Diagram of 11 oz 7 drams Cordite I cartridge Mk V, for BL 5 inch howitzer. Cartridge is for 50-lb shell. Length 2.8 inches, diameter 3.84 inches. The core consists of 3 oz 12 drams Cordite size 3 3/4, about 7 f... More

BL 6 Inch 30 Cwt Howitzer Star Shell Mk I Diagram - A diagram of the inside of a boat

BL 6 Inch 30 Cwt Howitzer Star Shell Mk I Diagram - A diagram of the i...

Diagram of Star shell Mk I for British BL 6 inch 30 cwt howitzer, 1914. Used for illuminating the enemy and/or battlefield at night. Shell length = 17.69 inches, diameter = 5.97 inches, weight filled & fuzed 58... More

BL 6 Inch Gun Cartridge Mk III 23 Lb during World War I

BL 6 Inch Gun Cartridge Mk III 23 Lb during World War I

Mk III Cordite M.D. (size 16) cartridge for British BL 6 inch Gun, 1914. The charge is made up of 2 1/2 charges laced together. Total 23 lb Cordite M.D. Length of each 1/2 charge 12.75 inches, diameter 5.75 inc... More

BL 6 Inch Mk VII Lyddite Shell - A drawing of a yellow surfboard with information about it

BL 6 Inch Mk VII Lyddite Shell - A drawing of a yellow surfboard with ...

Diagram of British 6 inch Mk VIIA Common Lyddite shell, 1914. "A" denotes the shell has a 4 Calibres Radius head, as opposed to 2 C.R.H. This means the nose is longer and more pointed, hence this shell is 1.36 ... More

BL 6 Inch Shrapnel Shell Mk IX Diagram - A drawing of a bullet and its components

BL 6 Inch Shrapnel Shell Mk IX Diagram - A drawing of a bullet and its...

Diagram of British BL or QF 6 inch Shrapnel shell Mk IX, for gun or howitzer, 1909. Land or Naval use. Length : 18.582 inches, diameter : 5.97 inches, weight filled & fuzed 100 lb 8 oz. Has 1 inch G.S. fuze soc... More

BL 9 2 Inch 51 Lb 8 Oz Cordite Half Charge Cartridge Mk I - A drawing of a wooden box with a red cross on it

BL 9 2 Inch 51 Lb 8 Oz Cordite Half Charge Cartridge Mk I - A drawing ...

Diagram of 51 lb 8 oz 1/2 charge Cordite cartridge Mk I, for British BL 9.2 inch Mk IX & Mk X naval and coast defence guns. This cartridge is an example of the earlier type of "composite" cartridges made up of ... More

BL 9 2 Inch 60 Lb Half Charge Cordite Cartridge Mk III - A drawing of a train car with a label on it

BL 9 2 Inch 60 Lb Half Charge Cordite Cartridge Mk III - A drawing of ...

Diagram of British 60 lb Cordite 1/2 charge cartridge Mk III for BL 9.2 inch Mk IX & Mk X naval & coast defence guns. This was the latest cartridge for BL 9.2 inch guns in 1914. Consisted of a single 60 lb bund... More

BL 9 2 Inch AP Shell Mk VIIA during World War I

BL 9 2 Inch AP Shell Mk VIIA during World War I

Diagram of British Capped Armour-Piercing shell Mk VIIA, for BL 9.2 inch coast defence gun. The shell is designated for Land service, such as coast defence guns. Shell as illustrated is dated 1913. Length 33.7 ... More

BL 9 2 Inch Capped Armour Piercing Mk V Shell - A drawing of a shark's mouth with parts labeled

BL 9 2 Inch Capped Armour Piercing Mk V Shell - A drawing of a shark's...

Diagram of British Capped Armour-Piercing shell Mk V, for BL 9.2 inch naval and coast defence guns. Length approximately 3 calibres (27.6 inches; precise length varied by contractor), diameter 9.165 inches, wei... More

BL 9 2 Inch Common Pointed MkIVShell

BL 9 2 Inch Common Pointed MkIVShell

Diagram of British Mk IV Common Pointed cast steel shell for BL 9.2 inch naval gun. Image depicts shell stamped 1906. Has narrow wider sections at each end called bands, which come into contact with gun barrel.... More

BL 9 2 Inch Common Shell Mk V during World War I

BL 9 2 Inch Common Shell Mk V during World War I

Diagram of British Mk V cast steel Common Shell, for BL 9.2 inch naval and coast defence guns. Shell depicted is dated 1889.

Boxer Wood 9 second Time Fuze Diagrams

Boxer Wood 9 second Time Fuze Diagrams

Diagrams depicting British "Boxer" 9 second wood time fuze for artillery shells.

Boxer Wood Time Fuzes Diagrams

Boxer Wood Time Fuzes Diagrams

Diagrams showing British Boxer wood time fuzes.

British Copper Friction Tubes Diagrams 1877

British Copper Friction Tubes Diagrams 1877

Diagrams showing British Copper friction tubes.

Hand Grenade No 1 Mk 1 during World War I

Hand Grenade No 1 Mk 1 during World War I

Diagram of British Hand Grenade No I Mark I. Body is made of solid drawn brass, cylindrical. Around the body is a cast-iron ring which is intended to break up on detonation of the charge. Bursting charge is 4 o... More

Hotchkiss Mk IV Base Percussion Fuze - A diagram of a machine with parts labeled

Hotchkiss Mk IV Base Percussion Fuze - A diagram of a machine with par...

Diagram of British Hotchkiss Mk IV base percussion fuze. Body is of copper alloy Class A. Height approximately 40mm, diameter 25mm (widest), 12.5mm (narrowest), 17mm (cap). Action : On shock of discharge, the p... More

Mk VI .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915

Mk VI .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915

Diagrams showing interior and exterior of British .303 Mk VI cartridge.

Mk VI .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915Cordite

Mk VI .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915Cordite

Diagrams showing interior and exterior of British .303 Mk VI cartridge.

Mk VII .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915

Mk VII .303 cartridge diagram Treatise on Ammunition 1915

Diagrams showing interior and exterior of British .303 Mk VII cartridge.

Mk VI Wireless Electric P Tube - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mk VI Wireless Electric P Tube - Drawing. Public domain image.

Diagram of British Mk VI wireless electric "P" vent-sealing tube, 1914. Body is of solid drawn brass. The end of the wire projecting through the cement is bared of insulation and has an iridio-platinum bridge ... More

No 1 DA Percussion Fuze Mk III Diagram

No 1 DA Percussion Fuze Mk III Diagram

Diagram of British No. 1 Direct Action percussion fuze, with cap, Mk III. Armstrong fuze in service 1900 - 1918. Requires a heavy impact to activate. Has no loose or movable parts to move forward on impact. Hea... More

No 64 Mk II T & P Fuze Diagram during World War I

No 64 Mk II T & P Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British No. 64 Mk II Time and Percussion fuze, Naval service. No. 64 was an early attempt at a fuze with ogival (i.e. streamlined) shape. In service from 1910, declared obsolete 1921. Used for shrapn... More

No 83 Mk I fuze diagram during World War I

No 83 Mk I fuze diagram during World War I

Diagram of British Time and Percussion Fuze No. 83 Mk I, Land service. Similar to No 81 except it is made of metal. The stirrup spring for the time pellet is stronger. Time of burning at rest : 30 seconds. List... More

No. 11 large base percussion fuze Mark IV diagrams 1905

No. 11 large base percussion fuze Mark IV diagrams 1905

Diagrams showing British No. 11 Mark IV large base percussion fuze.

No. 8 small percussion fuze Mark IV diagrams 1905

No. 8 small percussion fuze Mark IV diagrams 1905

Diagrams showing British No. 8 Mark IV small percussion fuze.

No 15 Base Percussion Fuze Mk III during World War I

No 15 Base Percussion Fuze Mk III during World War I

Diagram of British No. 15 Base Percussion Fuze, Large, Mk III. Made of aluminium bronze, and is stronger than the otherwise identical No 11 Mk V, so that there is less chance of the fuze being blown out and fai... More

Architectural diagram - No17DAPercussionFuzeMkIII, public domain image

Architectural diagram - No17DAPercussionFuzeMkIII, public domain image

Diagram of British No. 17 D.A. Percussion Fuze Mk III, with cap, 1914. Fits G.S. 1 inch fuze socket. Body is made of a metal resembling gunmetal. Magazine contains about 70 grans F.G. powder. Armed by shell rot... More

No 198 Mk II Time Fuze Diagram - Drawing. Public domain image.

No 198 Mk II Time Fuze Diagram - Drawing. Public domain image.

Diagram of British No.198 Mk II Time Fuze. Used with high-explosive anti-aircraft shells, such as for the QF 4 inch Mk V gun.

No 206 Mk I Time Fuze Diagram - Drawing. Public domain image.
No 25 Mk IV Time Fuze Diagram during World War I

No 25 Mk IV Time Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British No. 25 Time fuze Mk IV, 1914, used for star shells. Body is of aluminium. Threaded for G.S. 1 inch socket. Normally used for Star shells. Has a weak stirrup spring, suited to relatively weak ... More

No 30 Mk II Time Fuze Diagram during World War I

No 30 Mk II Time Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British No. 30 Mk II Time Fuze, circa. 1914. For use with Naval shrapnel shell 12-inch and above, having 2-inch gauge fuze hole, for use at short ranges. Similar to No 25 fuze except that it is made ... More

No 44 DA Percussion Mk IV Fuze Diagram - A diagram of a type of air conditioner

No 44 DA Percussion Mk IV Fuze Diagram - A diagram of a type of air co...

Diagram of British No. 44 DA (Direct Action) Nose Percussion Fuze Mk IV with Cap. No 44 was the first British fuze to incorporate a safety shutter. This version is set to open the shutter at the relatively low... More

No 45 PDA Impact Fuze Diagram - A drawing of a fuel pump with instructions

No 45 PDA Impact Fuze Diagram - A drawing of a fuel pump with instruct...

Diagram of British No. 45 P Direct Action Impact Fuze. For use with lyddite-filled gun and howitzer shells with TNT exploders. No. 45 P was similar to No. 45 but with a slight delay action. In service from 19... More

No 56 Fuze Mk IVC during World War I

No 56 Fuze Mk IVC during World War I

Diagram of British No. 56 Mk IV C Time & Percussion Fuze, as used in the Second Boer War. No. 56 was in service from 1894, declared obsolete 1921. It was classed as a "Small T. and P. Fuze of G.S. Gauge". Mk IV... More

No 60 Fuze Mk IIC during World War I

No 60 Fuze Mk IIC during World War I

Diagram of British No. 60 Mk II Time and Percussion Fuze. Classed as Small type Time & Percussion fuze, with G.S. gauge thread (1 inch tapering). 2 time rings, burning time 20.1 seconds at rest. Lower time ring... More

No 63 Fuze Mk IC during World War I

No 63 Fuze Mk IC during World War I

Diagram of British No. 63 Mk I Time and Percussion fuze. Classed as Small type Time & Percussion fuze, with G.S. gauge thread (1 inch tapering). This is a quick-setting fuze, the cap on the stem is circular and... More

No 65 A Mk IL Fuze during World War I

No 65 A Mk IL Fuze during World War I

Diagram of British No. 65 A Mk I Time and Percussion fuze, Land service. Classed as Small type Time & Percussion fuze, with G.S. gauge thread (1 inch tapering). NOTE : No. 65A was a new fuze; No. 65 was convert... More

No 80 Fuze Mk VL during World War I

No 80 Fuze Mk VL during World War I

Diagram of British Time and Percussion Fuze No. 80 Mk V, Land service. Made by Vickers under licence from Krupp of Germany. No. 80 was originally introduced in 1905 for use with QF 18 pounder shells and was the... More

No 81 Mk I Fuze Diagram during World War I

No 81 Mk I Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British No. 81 Mark I Time & Percussion fuze, Naval service, World War I era. It is an improvement on Mk 80 fuze. The lighting pellet is to the side rather than central, to avoid risk of accidental f... More

No 82 Mk IIIT P Fuze Diagram during World War I

No 82 Mk IIIT P Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British No. 82 Mk III Time & Percussion Fuze, World War I era. For use with shrapnel shells for QF 4.5 inch howitzer. Special design for use with low-velocity howitzers. The timer is started by its s... More

No 84 Fuze Mk IC during World War I

No 84 Fuze Mk IC during World War I

Diagram of British No. 84 Mk I Time and Percussion fuze, Land and Naval service. Modern 2-inch gauge socket, 2 time rings, burning time at rest 30 seconds. Body is of aluminium. Time rings of brass, lower movab... More

No 93 T P Fuze Diagram - Drawing. Public domain image.

No 93 T P Fuze Diagram - Drawing. Public domain image.

Diagram of British No, 93 Time & Percussion fuze Mk I. Public domain photograph of electronic equipment, processor, control panel, technology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Percussion Primer No I Mk IIQF Cartridges - A picture of a diagram showing the parts of a printer

Percussion Primer No I Mk IIQF Cartridges - A picture of a diagram sho...

Diagram of British Percussion Primer No I Mk II, for QF cartridges. Dimensions : Approximately 36 mm at widest point; 29 mm at narrowest point; height approximately 22.6 mm. Used with cartridges for the followi... More

Pettman General Service Fuze Diagrams

Pettman General Service Fuze Diagrams

Diagrams showing construction of Pettman General Service percussion fuze.

QF 1-pounder common shell cartridge diagrams 1905

QF 1-pounder common shell cartridge diagrams 1905

Diagrams showing external and internal layout of common shell cartridge for British QF 1-pounder gun.

QF 12-pounder Mk V BL or QF shrapnel shell diagram 1905

QF 12-pounder Mk V BL or QF shrapnel shell diagram 1905

Diagram showing Mark V shrapnel shell for British BL or QF 12-pounder guns.

QF 13 pounder shrapnel round Mk I diagram 1905

QF 13 pounder shrapnel round Mk I diagram 1905

Diagram showing Mk I shrapnel round for British QF 13-pounder field gun.

QF 4.7 inch gun cartridge diagram 1905

QF 4.7 inch gun cartridge diagram 1905

Diagram of 5 lb 7oz cordite cartridge Mark V for British QF 4.7-inch gun Mks I-IV.

QF 12 14 Pdr CP Mk II Shell Diagram during World War I

QF 12 14 Pdr CP Mk II Shell Diagram during World War I

Diagram of British QF 12 & 14 pounder Common pointed shell Mk II (C). Made of cast steel, head is 2 c.r. Length 11.84 inches, diameter 2.98 inches. Weight 12.5 lbs fuzed & filled. Filled with "P Mixture" (black... More

QF 12 Pdr 18 Cwt Cartridge 2 Lb 12 Oz Mk IIN - A drawing of a water heater on a white background

QF 12 Pdr 18 Cwt Cartridge 2 Lb 12 Oz Mk IIN - A drawing of a water he...

Diagram showing Cartridge Mk II, 2 lb 12 oz, Naval service, for British QF 12 pounder 18 cwt naval gun. Charge : 2 lb 12 oz 2 drams Cordite M.D., size 11, arranged in 1 central bundle and 6 outer bundles. A per... More

QF 12 Pdr Lyddite Shell Mk II Mk III - A diagram of a bullet and its components

QF 12 Pdr Lyddite Shell Mk II Mk III - A diagram of a bullet and its c...

Diagram of British QF 12 pounder Common Lyddite Shells Mk III & Mk II, 1914. These represent early Marks of Lyddite shell, filled "solid", with TNT exploders in the nose instead of picric powder. Shell length 9... More

QF 12 Pdr Shrapnel Mk IX Shell 1918 - A drawing of a machine with a number on it

QF 12 Pdr Shrapnel Mk IX Shell 1918 - A drawing of a machine with a nu...

Diagram of British Mk IX QF 12 pounder Shrapnel shell, Naval service, 1918. Shell length 8.12 inch, diameter 2.98 inches. Contained 227 bullets (41/lb). Weight filled anf fuzed 12.5 lbs. The shell is of the mod... More

QF 12 Pdr Shrapnel Mk IX Shell 1918

QF 12 Pdr Shrapnel Mk IX Shell 1918

Diagram of British Mk IX QF 12 pounder Shrapnel shell, Naval service, 1918. Shell length 8.12 inch, diameter 2.98 inches. Contained 227 bullets (41/lb). Weight filled anf fuzed 12.5 lbs. The shell is of the mod... More

QF 13 Pdr Mk II Shrapnel Round Diagram - A diagram of a large wooden structure

QF 13 Pdr Mk II Shrapnel Round Diagram - A diagram of a large wooden s...

Diagram of British QF 13 pounder Shrapnel round MK II, 1914. Mk III Shell, Forged Steel, length 7.988 inches, diameter 2.99 inches. Head 2 c.r. No. 14 special narrow type driving band. 234 balls (41/lb). Cent... More

QF 15 Pdr Cartridge Mk III - A drawing of a toilet with a wooden seat

QF 15 Pdr Cartridge Mk III - A drawing of a toilet with a wooden seat

Diagram of Mk III cartridge for British QF 15 pounder field gun. Mk III cartridge case takes Percussion Primer No.3 in the base. Mk II cartridge case is similar, but takes Percussion Cap in a cap chamber. Mk I ... More

QF 1 Pounder Cartridge Diagram during World War I

QF 1 Pounder Cartridge Diagram during World War I

Diagram of Mk II explosive and Mk I tracer rounds for British QF 1 pounder "pom-pom" gun. Total round length approximately 168mm, cartridge case lengh 94mm, shell + fuze length 94mm. Shell is made of cast iron.... More

QF 1 Pounder Fuze Diagram during World War I

QF 1 Pounder Fuze Diagram during World War I

Diagram of Mk I percussion nose fuze for British QF 1 pounder explosive shell. Height approximately 28 mm, width 22 mm (widest), 10.5 mm (narrowest). Action : On shock of discharge, the split collar sets back ... More

QF 2 95 Inch Mk IV Double Shell - Drawing. Public domain image.

QF 2 95 Inch Mk IV Double Shell - Drawing. Public domain image.

Diagram of British Mk IV QF Fixed round with 18 lb Double Common shell, for QF 2.95 inch Mountain Gun. Propellant : 5 oz Cordite Mark I, size 5. Igniter 4 drams S.F.G. 2 powder. Paper cylinder 2.65 inches long ... More

Architectural diagram - QF2.95inchMkIVShrapnelRound, public domain image

Architectural diagram - QF2.95inchMkIVShrapnelRound, public domain ima...

Diagram of British Mk IV Shrapnel round for QF 2.95 inch Mountain Gun, 1914. Propellant charge : 5 1/4 oz Cordite, size 5. Igniter of 4 drams S.F.G.2 powder. Paper cylinder between charge and shell, 2.65 inches... More

QF 3 Inch Shrapnel Tracer Mk I Shell Diagram

QF 3 Inch Shrapnel Tracer Mk I Shell Diagram

Diagram of British QF 3 inch Shrapnel Shell Mk I with tracer, 1914. Intended for anti-aircraft use with QF 3 inch 20 cwt anti-aircraft gun. The day tracer liquid is a mixture of turpentine and aniline dye. An o... More

QF 3 Inch Shrapnel Cartridge Mk I - A diagram of a long wooden structure

QF 3 Inch Shrapnel Cartridge Mk I - A diagram of a long wooden structu...

Diagram of British QF 3 inch Mk I (12.5 lb) Shrapnel shell and cartridge, 1914. As used by QF 3 inch 20 cwt anti-aircraft gun. The propellant charge is 2 lb 7 6/16 oz of Cordite M.D., Size 11. Total weight of c... More

QF 3 Pdr Mk V Lyddite Shell Diagram - A diagram of the shell of a common lycote

QF 3 Pdr Mk V Lyddite Shell Diagram - A diagram of the shell of a comm...

Diagram showing British QF 3 pounder Common Lyddite Shell Mark V. N.T. (Night Tracer), 1914. Intended for Naval service. Length 6.59 inches, diameter 1.842 inches. Weight filled & fuzed 3 1/2 lb. Bursting charg... More

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