Panzerschreck rocket connector

[botcheg]

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has an example of the wood connector or plug that was taped on the tail fins of the Pschreck rocket? It seems likely that some survived since examples of the wood tail structure of the Panzerfaust have been found in various condition. The pin and wire remnant that remained in the wood after firing should give some kind of indication on a metal detector, yet it seems more tooth brushes have been found than these plugs. Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Bill

[botcheg]

Thought I'd bump this up and give it another try. I had contacted another collector about this and he indicated he might have one in his collection. Been a while and haven't heard anything.
The recent posting in Cutaways of the LAW 72 rocket that showed parts that I had only seen in line drawings inspired me to try again. Thank you
If I ever find out anything I'll answer my own query and post the images here !

[waffenamt]

I thought it was an electric ignitor that was in the tail fin?,or do you mean a transport plug?

cheers

waff

[Tmine35]

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Here a poor picture from Finnish WW2 manual. The wooden piece is a transport support for igniter cable and plug. It is removed when loading. As it's a piece of wood only it's very hard to find at battlefields.

[sudelmuk]

Hallo, Reino, hope you are well!
Kiinnitysnauha or Puukahva?

[Tmine35]

"Puukahva" is the wooden part. "Kiinnistysnauha" is a piece of tape holding in on tail until removed.

[botcheg]

Thank you all for your replies and for the picture from the manual Tmine35. Yes, Waffenamt, there is an electric igniter in the tail of the rocket with two wires coming out of it. One wire is soldered to the fin of the rocket and the other wire is attached to the pin that is pressed into the block of wood. The pin in the block of wood fits into a contact hole in the contactor box at the rear of the launcher to complete the circuit. After firing the wood block and pin were pulled out of the contactor box and probably thrown away. I realize this would be a very small piece of metal to detect but people find buttons and other small objects. You would think that, with all the rockets out there with electric igniters in their tail there would be just ONE that still had the wood plug at the end of one of the wires.

[botcheg]

I guess I'll bump this up by starting to answer my own question. Today I came across an archive from another forum on the web and came across a thread by someone interested in this very same subject. I was hoping but they also didn't have a clue. It was in German but I got the gist of it. Anyhoo in the same archive was a thread about the Ardenne Military Museum in Luxemberg with pictures of their incredible collection. I couldn't believe that I could see in their display of antitank weapons a Panzerschreck rocket with what looked like the wood block on the tail. Also in a box below it, 2 rockets with wood blocks. These didn't look like they had the tape holding them on though the one on the wall must have had something holding it on and I couldn't see any wires or pin.
So, it would be GREAT if any of you guys happen to be in Luxemberg with nothing to do, go to the museum and get some closeups of those garl darn steckers !!!!!
Thanks,
Bill
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[SG500]

Here's one for sale on Gunbroker.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=235607395
I'd think any wooden parts would go straight on the fire in a cold Russian winter...........
Dave

[botcheg]

Hi SG500,
I've been looking at that rocket for a couple of months now. Looks odd, too smooth with rounded edges. Must be 90% Bondo. If it had a connector block I'd be tempted to buy it. Well, maybe just copy the pictures (of the connector).
As far as firewood goes, I doubt the Russians could gather enough of the connectors to even get a fire going.
Bill