Here are some pictures of a WWI F-1 that I just picked up at a show. The fuze is machined from solid steel as is the adaptor that connects the fuze to the lower threaded shaft. This lower shaft screws into the filler plug hole and has a slot cut cut in it to look like a filler plug.
When it is assembled and the serrations are aligned it is almost impossible to see the seam between the upper and lower pieces.
A considerable amount of precision machine work went into creating this piece but for what purpose?
The machine work was done a long time ago as it has a considerable patina from age.
If it were a training or instructional item why not section it in the normal manner and use a real fuze?
I would welcome any input. THANKS! Pat
I had a friend take these pictures at the show and email them to me. It seems that they have been compressed and will not enlarge. Sorry! I can post good pictures when my camera returns from being repaired if anyone needs them. Thanks again, Pat
When it is assembled and the serrations are aligned it is almost impossible to see the seam between the upper and lower pieces.
A considerable amount of precision machine work went into creating this piece but for what purpose?
The machine work was done a long time ago as it has a considerable patina from age.
If it were a training or instructional item why not section it in the normal manner and use a real fuze?
I would welcome any input. THANKS! Pat
I had a friend take these pictures at the show and email them to me. It seems that they have been compressed and will not enlarge. Sorry! I can post good pictures when my camera returns from being repaired if anyone needs them. Thanks again, Pat
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