Unknown Fuze

[Bever]

In attachment , several images of the fuze.

Materials :

Thread & external parts = Steel
Internal & Base plate = Brass
Also there appears to be some Bakelite in the internal system.

Markings : 1a (see attachment)
8 (see attachment)

Length : 180 mm
Width above the thread : 65 mm
Thread diameter : 56-57mm diameter , more specifically I believe metric (56 x 3)

Does anyone have any more information on this fuze?

 

[Alpini]

Hi,

it's a finnish sensitive fuze N 57/66 mm (thread W56,9 x 1/8" - I think W57x1/8" minus tolerance) for the 75 K/02

 

[Bever]

Thanks , had no idea ! Do u have any additional information on this ammunition by any chance?

 

[Alpini]

Sadly not, only about the fuze. Would be nice to see the shell.

 

[Bever]

interesting

1930s or earlier/later?

 

[Alpini]

Yes I think 1930's may be later. Construction remembers a little bit of the german E.K.Z.16 C.

 

[strakv]

Here's the finnish manual

 

[rigby]

I think this is the right shell for it.

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi,

I would really like a copy of these reference file ! Are they available online ?

Cheers,

S.

 

[strakv]

Hi,
I would really like a copy of these reference file ! Are they available online ?
Cheers,
S.

I've uploaded the fuze manual to the download section. It will be available after moderation.

V.