What is this fuze, RCA marked, on gunbroker

[Gspragge]

Is there anything special about this ?

 

[US-Subs]

It is the upper portion to one of the early VT fuzes. Probably pre-1950, it is missing the electronics and the entire lower body, but the RCA sticker is a nice touch. Anytime you find a factory sticker on some of the early pieces it ties the history in nicely, adding to the historic feel of the piece.

 

[Darren]

Was interested until I saw the crazy price....

Darren

 

[Gspragge]

I don't know what he was told - what is it really worth ?

 

[US-Subs]

Nothing, just like everything else. Keep that in mind and decide on what it's worth to you, you'll be a lot happier in the end.

 

[Gspragge]

How True, it's not for me anyways and the closest equivalent I know of complete in the can from the late 50s or early 60s sold locally for $95.

 

[ordman]

yeah this fellow hasn't got a clue what he has judging by what he thinks he can get for them.

 

[Slick]

I sent the seller a couple of links, showing this fuze. Advised it was incomplete and worth a bit less than the asking price. He advised he was told it was a "rare listening device". We'll see what he does with the info and price.

Rick

 

[raymeketa]

Looks like an empty plastic nose ogive for a MK 58 or similar type USN VT fuze, circa late 1940s. It was probably made by RCA as part of a demo, or as a souvenir. RCA was very active in the development of proximity fuzes during the latter part of WW II.

I've given up, a long time ago, in trying to police the auction sites like Gunbroker. The usual response is to be ignored or cussed. I don't have time for either.

Ray

 

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Is that like Radio City of America? RCA
John

 

[ordman]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA