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ww1 Fusée Britannique N17 Mk1L
ww1 Fusée Britannique N17 Mk1L
Page 7 5.— Fuze, percussion, J).A., with cap, No. 17, Mk. I. \ L.\ has
lately been introduced for use with lyddite shell with
tield and siege guns and howitzers
The body of the fuze externally is similar to the fuze,
percussion, D.A., with cap No. 1. but longer. The con
struction of the fuze is shown in the following diagram,
Page 7 5 —
continued. Fuze, percussion, D.A., with cap, No. 17, Mk. T. \ L. \
Safety cap.
Screw collar for needle disc.
Needle disc with steel needle.
Escape hole.
Brass shield.
Magazine plug.
F.G. powder.
Brass disc.