Need fuse help

[tim.seeley]

Hi all

i picked up a what I think is a [h=2]5 inch 54 caliber Naval Gun Ammunition, MK64 5 inch 54 caliber naval projectile[/h]I think the fuze should be a MK 437 fuze.
has anyone got one or seen one for sale?
cheers
tim

 

[tim.seeley]

Hi All
here is some photos
Any help as normal is gratefully received.
Cheers
Tim

 

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,

Very interested to know length of body.
Could you post a picture of the base ?

Regards

 

[tim.seeley]

Hi
The Brass states: 5 IN HC MK64 MOD 0 LOT 078 AMCOT 03 74B (see attached images)

It measures 21inch in length, Circumference is 16.5inch

Cheers

Tim

 

[MINENAZ16]

Thank you for details Tim.
I'd like to see base to know if this shell could be fitted with a base fuze too (2 fuzes) like other 5in with same shape (Mk41 for example).

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi,


See NAVSEA SW030-AA-MMO-010 Navy gun ammunition (9th rev.).
Many all up rounds are based on the MK64 body.


Regards,

S.

 

[tim.seeley]

Hi

The base is solid, see pic.

many thanks
Tim

 

[tim.seeley]

Thanks, will take a look.
tim

 

[tim.seeley]

HI

Also
Is there an adapter that screws onto the projectile before the fuze can be fitted?

cheers
Tim

 

[HAZORD]

Yes, the 5 inch 54 and the newer 6 inch 47 projectiles use an adaptor. From this post:

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...-from-the-O-Brien-room?highlight=O'Brien+room

 

[tim.seeley]

Thanks Haz