Unknown WW2 fuses

[dennis]

Hi,


Last weekend I found a few WW2 dated fuzes with my metaldetector.
I think that this are British fuzes, due to a broad arrow on one of them.
I have searched on google, but I can't find anything helpfull.
If one of you recognizes these I would be very gratefull.


Best regards,


Dennis

 

[stecol]

This fuze is a "Pistol, Mine, Shrapnel, No. M.2 Mk. 2" for Shrapnel Mine Mk.2

Nr. 9 on the picture.

Regards
stecol

 

[BMG50]

Nice condition as well with lever.

 

[dennis]

Thanks for the quick identification Stecol! I did not expect those fuzes to be from mines. With those levers I've only searched for handgrenade fuzes.


And the condition is indeed unbelievably good for dug up fuzes. Especially the levers. Those are made of steel and have barely any rust on them.

 

[BMG50]

It seems that the levers and fuze tops have been dismantled for some reason for disposal, let us know if you find the casing and pot which are quite a lump and very heavy. Looks like you have good soil where you are finding this stuff, some areas I know would have corroded these parts to a rusty lump.

 

[kiwieod]

here is my practice version of the shrapnel mine,it has a different lever for some reason(almost looks like a 36mills lever)are they interchangeable?