U.S. M2 M/T fuze

[shelldude]

Here are some photographs of the scarce M2 M/T fuze that was used ONLY on the 105mm AA M38 projectile. This fuze was the precursor to the widely used M43 M/T fuse. The difference was the integral booster of the M2 as well as it's larger profile. I've included a comparsion view of the two fuzes side by side. This fuze was manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal and is missing only it's rotor which was removed during inerting.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[HAZORD]

Randall,

So is the larger thread diameter of the fuze the standard U.S. 2 inch or is it something else? Oh, by the way, was there room under your pillow for the projectile the first night you got it, or did you have to hold it next to you?

 

[shelldude]

John,

The fuze well is unique in the the fact that it's 2 & 1/8" compared to our standard 2" diameter.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[shelldude]

John,

I got the complete shell in stages. First, the M2 fuze, then the M38 projectile and then the casing. I think the entire process took about four months, but man was it worth it!

Take care,

Randall