PD M35 alias T1E2 fuze information...

[shelldude]

Do any of our members possibly have an example of this rare PD fuze in their collection. If so, I would GREATLY appreciate a photograph of one if possible.
It was an upgrade of our MK III PD fuze and was in service a very short time during the late 1920's-1930's. It was brass construction.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[HAZORD]

Randall,

I have one labeled T1-E2. The body is brass, but the mushroom firing pin on the nose is steel. I will shoot some photos tomorrow.

 

[shelldude]

THANKS John!!! I'll try to get "the list" to you today too.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[Mrfuze]

T1 E2 fuze pics

Hi Randall, here are some from my collection...
Mrfuze, USA

 

[HAZORD]

Erhard,

If you look at Randall's data sheets, the safety clip goes in the middle of the fuze, not on the top.

When the fuze is unfired, the brass sleeve is pushed against the firing pin. Inertia breaks the shear pin holding the sleeve up, so the sleeve moves down, allowing the firing pin to push in on impact.

At least, that is the way I understand it.

John

 

[shelldude]

Hello Erhard & John,

Erhard, THANKS for the photographs of your M35 PD fuze. At least now I've seen a real one.

John, Your description of the functioning of the fuze is 100% correct. Erhard has placed a steel washer under the spiral to prevent damage to his fuze, so I suspect he positioned the safety sleeve in the fired position on purpose. That's my guess...

Best regards,

Randall