Unknown clockwork mechanism

[Darkman]

Hi, does anyone know what fuze this clockwork mechanism may be from?
It has no markings or identification other than an ink "8" stamped.
It is approximately 30mm diameter x 40mm high.
Thanks, Graeme

 

[shelldude]

Hello Darkman,

You have a U.S. WWII era unfired, 30 second mechanical time fuze clockwork mechanism that was used in the Army M43 series fuzes. The Navy used an almost identical 45 second mechanism in their Mk 18, Mk 22, Mk 25, Mk 42 & Mk 51 series fuzes. By unfired, I mean the spring tension firing pin has not been activated. It is 100% inert!

Best regards,

Randall

 

[Darkman]

Thanks very much Randall,

I was hoping it may have been from a British No. 207 fuze as used in a 3.7" HAA shell.

If anyone is interested it is listed here on the Australian eBay site for AUD$19.99 at the moment. Posting worldwide. Should be no problems through customs.

Graeme

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180500260547&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT