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No. 700 Drill fuze.

Quatermass

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British No.700 fuse for the 3" U.P. (unrotated projectile) AA Rocket

Thanks to Fuzeman for this additional information:

Rockets used in Shell, HE 3 inch No 1 Mk1
Action Pyrotechnic aerial burst
Arming time 1.2 seconds
Overall length 4.7 inches
Colour Brass


Fuze Mk 1 and Mk 2 are pyrotechnic time fuzes designed for anti aircraft purposes , variable settings from 0 to 30 seconds are obtained by rotating time setting ring . the time setting rings are graduated in 1/4 second intervals
 
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