Blue paint on No.222 fuze

[Stuka]

Hi there,

One of my No.222 fuzes has its top painted blue, please see the images attached.
Does anyone have a clue what this might mean?



Thanks in advance,
Thomas.

 

[Antoon]

Normally the C.M.T. (corrected mean time) is marked with a 1/2 inch wide band around: (a) fuze cover 2 inch clear from base, (b) centre of cilinder No. 222F, (c) centre top and sides of outer package.

C.M.T. from 24.00 seconds to 24.49 seconds = red colour
C.M.T. from 24.50 seconds to 24.99 seconds = white colour
C.M.T. from 25.00 seconds to 25.49 seconds = blue colour
C.M.T. from 25.50 seconds to 26.00 seconds = red colour

 

[Stuka]

Thank you very much!

 

[AMMOTECHXT]

I think I've found a few parts of some of the No 222 fuze on my favourite beach. I think the No 222 was no longer in service when I joined the army and we were not taught about obsolete ammo. Any idea what shell it was used with?

 

[collector]

I've seen these on 25 pounders, 105mm and 155mm.

 

[Depotman]

I think I've found a few parts of some of the No 222 fuze on my favourite beach. I think the No 222 was no longer in service when I joined the army and we were not taught about obsolete ammo. Any idea what shell it was used with?

Taken from my upcoming book:-

No. 222:

Q.F. 25-pr Gun, 3.7-inch How; HE

B.L. 4.5-inch Gun, 6-inch Gun, 6-inch How, 7.2-inch How, 8-inch How, 9.2-inch Gun; all HE

No. 222B:

B.L. 9.2-inch Gun; HE

Regards, Depotman

 

[AMMOTECHXT]

Thanks for your replies.

 

[pzgr40]

Was the Fuze No.222 used on the 3"20CWT HE (77x421R)?