Semple Booster: Here is what it's for...

[shelldude]

When Ray listed his Thread a while back regarding the Semple Booster on GunBrooker, I had to hold back and not spill the beans regarding what it was for. After receiving it yesterday in the mail, now I can explain. It's for a U.S. 3-inch antiaircraft HE Mark I projectile with it's AA fuze. I just recently acquired my projectile from Lou and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the booster for sale on GunBrooker. Now I have a complete example! It's still amazing what a guy can still find on the various auction websites!

Best regards,

Randall

 

[bacarnal]

So YOU were the one I was bidding against!! ;-)

 

[shelldude]

Hi Bacarnal,

I was hoping not to bid against any of the guys on BOCN. I seriously doubt if I could find another one of these in a hundred years.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[bacarnal]

Not a problem. I just started having this facination with Semple since I discovered that so many of his inovations were incorporated in U.S. Fuzing. At least you have someting it goes with. Cheers, Bruce.