Picked up a British 18PDR No. 101 II Fuze

[MikeS0000]

++ Posted in wrong forum, but ok here I believe ++

At least that is my diagnosis. There are no markings and it is steel. All of the info I could find showed the brass examples.

Oh, any hints on finding a detonator cap appreciated. I have a few 18PDR shells and casings hanging around and would like to round this one out.

Thanks and Best Regards!

- Mike

 

[TimG]

All marks of the 101 were available in either metal (brass) or steel. What makes you think it is a Mk. II? It would appear the main difference between the Mk I and II, was the latter having a screw in needle and a slotted graze pellet. Both of which I presume are missing on your example.

TimG

 

[MikeS0000]

All marks of the 101 were available in either metal (brass) or steel. What makes you think it is a Mk. II? It would appear the main difference between the Mk I and II, was the latter having a screw in needle and a slotted graze pellet. Both of which I presume are missing on your example.

TimG

Just a guess and a little interneter research!

 

[Dodgy Dougal]

wonderful item, a cap shouldn't be too hard to find, just buy a semi relic and pinch the top and internals. Wish I could find a single steel 100 series fuze!

 

[doctor]

Hi
This body look an N°102 (no groove and lip on the base) or may be an unfinished body of 101

 

[MikeS0000]

Thank you to all!

Doc - I believe you are correct that it may be a No.102. Here are a couple of images showing the 102 with others.

Best regards!
- Mike