German grenades of The Great War

[dano1917]

m1915 zinc-alloy friction igniter

Hi Navyman, I hope this helps as I don't fully understasnd it myself. That is the German m1915 Zinc alloy friction igniter that had either a 5sec or 8sec delay. there is a friction mixture in top area of igniter that creates the friction or heat to light the igniters slow burning fuze powder with a flash hole at bottom to ignite explosive. I have 2 such igniters and both have two dimples each on opposite sides that looks like they hold igniter cap in place. Best I can do...Dano P.S. That is one hell of a nice repro pannier and dugup does have alot of quality repro stuff...................................

 

[navyman]

Thanks Dano,
Were the fuzes used in Egg grenades and Kugel's similar. I think I've managed to join your grenade and ordnance club so will look through there as well?
Cheers,
navyman.

 

[dano1917]

igniters

Yes navyman, the Eggs and Kugels both used all the igniters pictured below...Dano

 

[Dave83]

Dear Dano

Good project i think !!

you can use my pics from members collection too for your reference !!!

best regards David

 

[paul the grenade]

Hi.
The fuze is very simple. the wire loop when pulled comes out of the hole in the tin plate cap. The cap stays on the alloy fuze.:tinysmile_shy_t:
The rough ends of the wire loop are imbedded in a match head composition which ignites as the wire is pulled free flashing through to the delay pellet.

 

[jhonni \]

Hi Dano.
feel free to use any of my pics found here
http://www.paul-spence1964.com/Page61wwgermangrenades.html
cheers, Paul.

Amaizing photos but very little size Pol!
:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Jhonni.(Evgeny)

 

[paul the grenade]

Hi Jhonni.
Have you tried clicking on the pictures to make them bigger?
Cheers, Paul.