WW1 British 3 Inch 20cwt Artillery Shell

~British WW1 3 Inch 20cwt Shell~

The QF 3-inch 20 cwt anti-aircraft gun became the standard anti-aircraft gun used in the home defence of the United Kingdom against German airships and bombers and on the Western Front in World War I. It was also common on British warships in World War I and submarines in World War II. This particular Shell was made in 1917.

The Shell is 25 inches long and 4.5 inches wide.

*Condition*

The Shell is in good condition but the fuze sits loosely on top of the projectile.

Please see the photos as they form part of our condition report.

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