need help ID timefuze WWII

[timefuze]

Hi,

First time I post a question on this fantastic forum...
I just laid my hands on what I think is a British time fuze, used in Operation Antwerp X, Oct 1944-march 1945. It is a 28,5 sec fuze, has no type marking (like "no208" for example on it, which is a 43 sec fuze). It reads WC 3-44. I assume "WC" is the manufacturer code? I have no clue which one. I also assume "3-44" means March 1944? The bottom is empty.
Can someone identify the fuze and the manufacturer, please?

Many thanks,

timefuze

 

[bacarnal]

timefuze, Welcome aboard. Great forum here. Sorry if I can't answer your questions, but someone here should be able to. Cheers, Bruce.

 

[Darren]

Hi Timefuze, do you have a photo of the fuze? If you are able to upload a photo it will make it much easier to give a positive I.d.

Darren

 

[timefuze]

Hi Timefuze, do you have a photo of the fuze? If you are able to upload a photo it will make it much easier to give a positive I.d.

Darren

Hi Daren,

I tried to upload a picture but the thing asked for a URL link. http//www..
How can I upload from my harddisk please?

Timefuze

 

[Weasel]

Hi Timefuze,
Have a look through this thread for help uploading your pictures, look forward to seeing it, i would think that you will get a positive ID on it from one of our members.
Best regards Weasel.

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/posting-photos-and-t5129.html

 

[timefuze]

pictures of fuze

Hi,

I managed to use the FAQ to put 3 pictures of the fuze on this site...
Haleluja!

Regards,

Timefuze

 

[Darren]

I think that it is a No 208 MT fuze, the 208 would be stamped on the nose cone under the rust.

Darren

 

[Darren]

Having a second look at your photos i now believe that you have an American 214 MT fuze, a copy of the British 208 MT fuze. There is a little info here: http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/no-214-which-t14511.html

I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Darren

 

[timefuze]

MT fuze no 214

Hi Darren,

I think you're right. Check out following link... it is exactly the same fuze (not rusted), also a 28 sec fuze, having the same code "WC 3-44" on it.

WC = Western Cartridge Company, East Alton, IL?

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1315130

Thanks for the help!

Anyone a brilliant technique to get the rust off?

Regards,

Timefuze

 

[Darren]

Hammerite Rust Remover Dip is pretty good for removing rust.

Darren