The British are reported to have initially used some Common pointed shells (semi-armour piercing, with fuse in the shell base) in the Boer War, in addition to the standard Common shell.
The common pointed shell proved unsatisfactory, with the base fuse frequently working loose and falling out during flight.
In 1914, the cast-iron common shell and tracer were the only available rounds.
The British are reported to have initially used some Common pointed shells (semi-armour piercing, with fuse in the shell base) in the Boer War, in addition to the standard Common shell. The common pointed shell proved unsatisfactory, with the base fuse frequently working loose and falling out during flight. In 1914, the cast-iron common shell and tracer were the only available rounds.
QF 1-pounder pom-pom