Inert 18-Pounder Shrapnel Rounds for British QF 18-Pounder Gun Projetile:2 ensuring all transmissions remain secure

ensuring all transmissions remain secure and resistant to interception

These vintage rounds are a rare find

launched in 1906

5mm Vergueiro service rifle adopted in 1904

Its historical significance and precise craftsmanship offer a tangible connection to the era's weaponry

Inert 18-Pounder Shrapnel Rounds for British QF 18-Pounder Gun Projetile:2 ensuring all transmissions remain secureThe inert 18 pounder shrapnel round was a crucial munition for the British QF (Quick Firing) 18 pounder field gun, extensively used during World War I. Designed primarily to counter infantry and soft targets, this round featured a cylindrical shell packed with hundreds of lead or steel balls, propelled by a timed fuse. Upon reaching a pre set point in its trajectory, the fuse ignited a small bursting charge, scattering the shrapnel balls over a wide