Pop Quiz - Interesting Fuze!

[fallenidol1]

Hi everyone, just for fun......

Just polished up an old fuze we found at work and thought I'd put it on here to see if anyone knows what it is.

Unfortunately, Peteblight is exempt from this one as I know for a fact that he knows what it is! ....... Sorry Pete!



Dan.

 

[Bonnex]

Looks like a 106 rigged for static firing or maybe adapted with a long striker to give a near surface burst. interesting whatever it is.

 

[peteblight]

That's the first time i've seen one in that condition. Amazing :tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Pete

 

[fallenidol1]

Looks like a 106 rigged for static firing or maybe adapted with a long striker to give a near surface burst. interesting whatever it is.

It is indeed a 106 rigged for electrical firing

Here is the other pic I have of it.



And Pete, it's amazing what a bit of hydrochloric acid and polish will do!

 

[peteblight]

The first picture shows what they normally look like when pulled out of the ground (note the driving band). This one is attached to a Mk III 25 Pdr.
They were used with chemical projectiles to allow for the testing and evaluation of the dispersal patterns. Instead of firing a projectile and then trying to plot the pattern of agent droplets, you could set a static projectile and witness plates, fire it remotely and then observe the agent pattern. (Second picture)
This one isn't a 106 but you get the idea.

Pete

 

[Bonnex]

Pete,

Thanks for the images and explanation. I have not seen them but there are a number of designs of electrical versions of standard fuzes in the CINO/NOD drawing list. I had assumed that they were either for static firing at Woolwich etc., or for scuttling ships. If I locate the drawings I'll be sure to send you copies.

 

[peteblight]

Thanks Norman, would be interested to see those.

Cheers

Pete