French Time Fuze (beehive)

[spotter]

French Beehive Time fuze i cut today
sorry but i know very little about this other than they are commonly found on french ww1 ers shrapnel projectiles,and powder train contained in a lead tube,
please feel free to add more info
thanks in advance spotter

 

[dano1917]

beehive fuses

Geeeez, there are many French beehives, try this link and click on French fuses..Dano
http://www.passioncompassion1418.com/decouvertes/english_fuses_collection_menu.html

 

[spotter]

Thanks dano1917 it looks to be the one named as 24/31 mod 1915 or 1916

 

[DICKAREN]

Great cut Spotter
Richard

 

[doctor]

Hi
This fuze T& P 24/31Mle 1916 is used in general on HE French shells
A shrapnel 75mm sheel use T&P 22/31 fuze without detonator
There is only one exception with 24/31 like your but never seen in used

 

[spotter]

thanks for the info and identification doctor