British WW1 QF 18 Pounder Shrapnel Shell

~British WW1 QF 18 Pounder Shrapnel Shell~

The Ordnance QF 18-pounder, or simply 18-pounder gun, was the standard British Empire field gun of the First World War era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war and was produced in large numbers. The Shrapnel shell was filled with 375 lead balls and was fitted with a No. 80 time and percussion fuze. The projectile and fuze can be easily removed from the casing.

The Shell is 22.5 inches long and 4 inches wide.

*Condition*

The Shell is in very good condition with some minor imperfections to the brass casing and some light corrosion to the fuze.

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

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