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ORIGINAL WWI BRITISH No.101 MK II PERCUSSION ARTILLERY FUZE — 1916Heavy Original Great War Ordnance • British Artillery Collectable • Inert Display PieceA substantial and highly collectable original British First World War No.101 Mk II Percussion/Graze Artillery Fuze, dating to 1916.Weighing an impressive 1.05 kg (over 2.3 lb), this is an unusually substantial piece of surviving Great War artillery hardware and would make an excellent addition to a collection of WWI militaria, British artillery, Western Front artefacts, ordnance or military engineering memorabilia.THE FUZEThe British No.101 percussion fuze was introduced during the First World War as an improved design over the earlier No.100 pattern. It was used with British artillery ammunition and incorporated a percussion/graze mechanism intended to function the projectile on impact.This example retains a particularly good selection of its original wartime markings and inspection stamps, including:• NO.101 II
• 12-16 / 1916 date marking
• 13/16 markings
• LOT markings
• British Broad Arrow / acceptance mark
• Additional manufacturer, inspection and production markings
• C.B. & Co marking to the base areaThe surviving markings provide an excellent insight into the manufacture and inspection of British artillery components during the Great War.ORIGINAL BRASS CONSTRUCTIONManufactured principally from machined brass, the fuze retains its distinctive grooved cylindrical body, threaded lower section and substantial construction.The drilled/open areas are visible and are consistent with its present inert/deactivated display condition.At 1.05 kg, it has a remarkable amount of weight for its size and would also make an exceptionally heavy desk display or paperweight for the militaria collector.A piece of history that you certainly won’t mistake for modern reproduction!DIMENSIONSApproximate maximum dimensions:Height: 75 mm
Maximum width: 60 mm
Weight: 1.05 kgThe base has been fitted with green felt, allowing the piece to stand securely as a display object or be used as an extremely substantial paperweight.CONDITIONVery good overall considering this is an original WWI artillery component now over a century old.As expected with an authentic piece of wartime ordnance, there are signs of its age and history, including:• Surface scratches and knocks
• Service and handling marks
• General age-related wear
• Some distortion/wear around the lower edge
• Wear to the original threads
• Minor surface imperfections consistent with ageImportantly, the principal identification, date and inspection markings remain remarkably clear.Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the exact condition of the item being offered.A GREAT WAR SURVIVORThis is an impressive original piece of British First World War artillery history, dating from the period of the Western Front and representing the engineering and ammunition technology of the conflict.An excellent display piece for collectors of:WWI Militaria • British Army • British Artillery • Artillery Ordnance • Western Front Collectables • Great War Memorabilia • Trench Artefacts • Military Engineering • Shell & Fuze Collectors • WWI OrdnanceThe sheer weight and presence of this example make it particularly attractive as a cabinet, desk or study display piece.INERT / DISPLAY ONLYThis item is sold strictly as an inert historical collectable/display piece.It is not sold as ammunition, is not suitable for use with ammunition, and is offered solely for historical collecting and display purposes.Buyers are responsible for ensuring that possession and ownership of inert or deactivated ordnance is lawful in their own country and jurisdiction.An original piece of British Great War artillery history — manufactured in 1916 and surviving more than a century later.
