17 Pounder? 3-inch? What is it?

[doppz92]

Hello, I have this shell, but cannot identify it. Caliber is 76.2 or 77mm, body length 246mm, the driving band is 17mm wide. The fuze is dated 1945, but I am not even certain that's the right one. Some illegible markings on the body, only LOT 20 is readable. Can someone help me? Thanks

 

[tigbrand]

Can see what looks like 20 below FS and VA? 3" 20cwt?? Rub some chalk on the markings,cheers Tig.

 

[doppz92]

Hi Tig, yes you are right, 20 cwt and it seems to be dated 1937. Could it be a 12pdr 20 cwt QF shell? Is the fuze right?

 

[MINENAZ16]

Looks like 3in shell.
246mm length could match and fuze (I assume 199) too.
The fuze seems to be from a canadian manufacture (CR/C)




Herewith a canadian 3in20cwt (Maybe from Bocn member)

 

[Darkman]

Yes its a 3" 20 cwt AA shell. 199 fuze is correct for WW2 and was used with a No. 9 gaine or a No. 8 and adapter. 80/44 fuze was also used. A good reference is "Anti-Aircraft Ammunition 1949".