Shell Fuse - Help with Identification please!

[JustinF]

Hello,

Im hoping that someone can tell me what this fuse is. It has the broad ordinance arrow so it British.

In case the markings are not clear the main body is stamped 'VS' '14' '1 1' '54' and underneath a small ordinance arrow and 'Pb'. The threaded insert (practise plug?) is stamped 'No 8' 'P' 'Z6' 'W.SUGG&CoLtd' and has the ordinance broad arrow.

Any help appricated!

Many Thanks

Justin

 

[doctor]

Not fuze

Hi
It's a reducer for eye 15 Pr or 4in shells with transport plug before setting a fuze

 

[JustinF]

Thanks Doctor!

I had a feeling it was not designed to be fired! Any idea of its age?

 

[doctor]

redicer

Hi

Sure WW1 for 4in since 1887 and if 15 Pr since 1900
It's possible 14 for 1914, Lot 54
Is there a hole on reducer?
Can you give me the diameter of the reducer as well as its height

 

[JustinF]

Hi,

Sorry for delay in replying - hectic weekend - The reducer is 60mm high, and 55mm wide at the thread, the 'cone' is 60mm at the start tapering to 48mm at the top, it is hollow the whole length:

Thanks for info on the dates!

Justin

Thanks for info on the dates!

Justin

 

[doctor]

4 in

Hi
Ok It's nose reduced for 4 in shell HE common lyditte