18 pounder Dummy for Fuze Setting / Drill

[Andy Naude]

Just received this 18 Pounder Dummy for Fuze Setting / Drill item.



The weight of the shell is 3.5 KG



Stamping on the shell:

Q F 18 p

F I S (the "I" could be "F")

R L

8 / 3 / 06

DUMMY FOT FUZE SETTING



Not sure what metal the Fuze is made of, but does not look like brass. Looks like a white metal.

Stamping on the fuze:

DRILL

F.O.C

09 / 06

80.1. 146

I have a few Questions:

1. Was there a colour code for these ?

2. Does any one have ANY more information on this item ?

3. Was there a case that was attatched to this projectile ?

 

[AndyD]

I have one of these dated 1905.
Never managed to find anything out about it.

Cheers,
Andy

 

[Andy Naude]

Hi AndyD,

Could you post a photo ?

Is yours only the projectile, or with case ?

Andy