Russian "chinese hat" WW1 fuze

[dano1917]

Pictured is a fuze that I have coming on a trade deal. russian WW1 double action 76mm "chinese hat" design dated 11/16 reported to have been found on the Western Front. anything anyone can add to this would be greatly appreciated. Dano

 

[18pounder]

think these are quite rare to find.
Impact or they have a zero to 30 second fuse.
Think these were for bigger shells of 100mm or more.
Have only seen one myself in bad condition.

 

[doctor]

Hi
Used on 152mm russian long shrapnel and 104 long shrapnel for gun

 

[dano1917]

thanks

Thank you 18pounder and doctor. The information is most useful. Dano

 

[Weasel]

Hi Dano,
Nice fuze, these were also fitted to the 76.2mm shrapnel rounds. I have inserted a link to a set i have, all with these fuzes in.
Best regards Weasel.



http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/russian-76-2mm-t4174.html?t=4174

 

[dano1917]

bartering

Thanks for all the wonderful input guys. I have this "chinese hat" Russian fuze coming in as part of a trade deal. I had to give up my British WW1 #16 MK1 grenade (like pulling my heart out out) but also with the Russian fuze a surprize piece of ordnance is also being thrown in ( makes me feel like a kid at the fair winning the grabbag) There is only one thing I like better than a surprise piece of ordnance, and that would be a surprise piece of, oops better switch forums. Cheers. Dano