No80 MkVIII Drill Fuze

[spotter]

No80 MkVIII Drill fuze
appears from the markings on the bottom to have been converted from a MkVII
Lower time ring numbered from 0-22
The cap marked DRILL No80 VIII RL /l\ 12-37
Gas escape holes still sealed
The empty internal cavity appears to be black laquered

 

[Bonnex]

Allan,

According to my notes no Service Mk VIIIs (designed about April 1918 with malleable cast iron body) were made so I expect the Mk VIII refers to the Drill version (as it says on the tin you might say). The Service Mk VII was made obsolete in 1943.

 

[spotter]

Thanks for the additional info Bonnex

 

[Weasel]

Very Nice Spotter,
I have not seen one of those before, in good condition to as most drill pieeces seem tpo get quite beaten about in service life.
Best regards Weasel.

 

[spotter]

Some extra photos showing whats inside