WWI 75mm projectiles & fuzes...

[shelldude]

Here is an updated photograph of my U.S. WWI 75mm HE common steel shell Mark I and shrapnel Mark I projectiles, and the U.S. and French fuzes that were used with them. They are L to R:

* Rare shrapnel, antiaircraft, Mark I with 21 second antiaircraft fuze MK III.
* Common shrapnel, Mark I with 21 second time & percussion fuze
M1907M.
* Common steel shell Mark I with point detonating fuze MK IV.
* Common steel sheel Mark I with French 24/31 Mle 1914 percussion fuze.
* Common steel shell Mark I with French 24/31 PR model 1916 percussion
fuze of the Peuch - Remondy design.
* Common steel shell Mark I with point detonating fuze MK V.
* Common steel shell Mark I with French 24/31 model of 1915 - 1916 time
& percussion fuze.
* Common steel shell Mark I with French 24/31 RYG model 1918
Instantaneous detonating fuze of the Remondy - Gaba design.
* Common steel shell Mark I with French 24/31 RY model 1917
Instantaneous detonating fuze of the Remondy design.
* Common steel shell Mark I with French 24/31 LD model of the 1917 -
1918 time & percussion fuze. (LD for Longue Distance or Long Distance).
* Common steel shell Mark I with point detonating fuze M46 (post WWI
fuze).
* Common steel shell Mark I with point detonation fuze MK III with
centrifugal plunger safety device.
* Common steel shell Mark I with point detonating fuze MK III.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[dano1917]

Randall, Great layout of 75's and fuzes. Well done and thank for showing. Great...Dano

 

[ben2000]

awesome!

Thats a superb set of shells you have there :tinysmile_twink_t2: All unfired and in great condition! Thanks for showing them.

 

[US-Subs]

Very nice, do you go outside of 75mm?

 

[HAZORD]

Very nice lineup Randall! The fuze lineup is a nice touch.

 

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

well done, it is most unusual to see so many fuze, shell and cartridge come together into such a fantastic collection. Have you thought about locating line drawings to go with each fuze?
Regards,
John

 

[shelldude]

THANKS guys for the kind words regarding the 75mm shells!

Jeff, because of space limitations, I only collect U.S. ordnance between 37mm - 8 inch, from the 1880's to the 1960's.

John, I have pretty good "exploded" drawings of pretty much all the fuzes
shown.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[HAZORD]

Hey Randall

What's the chance of some close-ups of the projectiles with fuzes installed without the cases? Maybe 4 or 5 projos per photo? Would love to see the details of the projo bodies with fuzes installed.

Thanks,

John

 

[shelldude]

Hello John,

I can do that. Some of the inert projectiles are tight in their casings but I can still get some close-ups. Give me a doy or so...

Take care,

Randall

 

[vinnyw]

I agree with everybody else,very well done.:tinysmile_classes_t
vinny

 

[SG500]

because of space limitations, I only collect U.S. ordnance between 37mm - 8 inch, from the 1880's to the 1960's.

That's still a lot of shells to collect!!

Excellent line up of 75mm's, thanks for showing them.

Dave.

 

[highlandotter]

very impressive! A lot of time, patience and a bit of luck to chase down such a representive group.

 

[shelldude]

Hello highlandotter,

You hit the nail RIGHT on the head! Patience and a little luck...

Best regards,

Randall

 

[shelldude]

Hello John (Hazord),

Almost all of the inert projectiles are in their casings pretty tightly, so in order to save time I choose this easy method. Let me know if this works and if you would like any specific shots or angles.

Best regards,

Randall

 

[HAZORD]

Randall,

Thanks for the extra effort in making the photos. Of course, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth, but it would be really nice to see the parts of the projos that are hidden in the cases, as there are most likely to be some specific characteristics that would help in identifying specific models of projectiles and distinguish them from other models, such as the shape of the base and boattail if any, copper plates on the bottoms, crimping grooves, etc.

But I also understand tight case mouths. I intend to open some of my cases up a little, which also makes them easier to certify as safe, if any undesireable do-gooder types think they are loaded.

Thanks again,

John

 

[dano1917]

The shots are the absolute best Randall, and to think these are all from the war to end all wars. Utmost respect my friend........Dano

 

[shelldude]

Hi John.

I understand exactly where you're coming from. I should have included these photos from the beginning. Here is what all U.S. manufactured common steel shell HE Mark I projectiles should look like. No 75mm Mark I's ever had crimping grooves, all were cylindrical, square based with either a copper or brass bass cover.

The shrapnel mark I's never had crimping grooves, were cylindrical, square based with solid steel bases.

The complete fuze assembly includes the fuze, adapter, fuze socket & felt washer, and steel booster casing.

Take care,

Randall