Wayne Saillard Posted 30 August , 2009 Share Posted 30 August , 2009 This is a very interesting and informative thread. I would like to thank Mike for starting it - as well as all those who posted images. Here is another addition. Regards Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 Further question, should have put in the first time. What are the markings on the base are they time or range in yards/feet indicators. D They are seconds - Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 I've checked the settings on the fired examples in my collection and they range between 7 and 10 seconds. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 31 August , 2009 Share Posted 31 August , 2009 Great photos guys, how do you get them so sharp? Thanks for the cross section Brimstone. NEAT Cheers Mike Mike For my forum photos I normally use my little Nikon Coolpix 5100. It takes photos at any size up to 12.1 Mb but has a 'small pic' function where you can instantly creat a new copy at under 100k for posting on e-mails and this forum of course. Great technology. It has to be sharp in the first place but that is a matter of focus, shutter speed and good photography. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Can anyone identify this one please. I always thought that it was German and it is obviously a T&P type. Many thanks Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Norman It looks to me like a Dopp.Z 92 Ig Brlg. n.f or Dopp .Z. 92.n.F (1915 pattern) Mainly used on 15cm Heavy Field Howitzers. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Brilliant John, many thanks. Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Just for interest this is my type 83 (2) RAL Time and Percussion artillery shell fuse.dated 10/16 and marked 40. Originally from the Somme battlefields France. Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Saillard Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 While on the subject of Fuze identification, could I please impose on one of the experts to help out with the one shown in post 26 ? It is 6 cm high and has a diameter of 6 cm. While the markings on the fuze comprise of arabic numerals and script, am I correct in thinking that it was produced under German influence ? Thanks & regards Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 The same type 83 fuse attached to the top part of the 60 pdr shrapnel shell. This part is riveted to allow it to detach when the fuse activates (see post 33) Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 While on the subject of Fuze identification, could I please impose on one of the experts to help out with the one shown in post 26 ? It is 6 cm high and has a diameter of 6 cm. While the markings on the fuze comprise of arabic numerals and script, am I correct in thinking that it was produced under German influence ? Thanks & regards Wayne Wayne I've not seen one of these before but it is similar to a German time fuze I've seen a photo of, that was used with gas shells. I don't have a reference to give you the number though. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 While on the subject of Fuze identification, could I please impose on one of the experts to help out with the one shown in post 26 ? It is 6 cm high and has a diameter of 6 cm. While the markings on the fuze comprise of arabic numerals and script, am I correct in thinking that it was produced under German influence ? Thanks & regards Wayne Possibly German produced for Turkey? I cannot read the Arabic text but it ends with "7.8" Regards TonyE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Heres a few that I'm in the process of cleaning - first jet wash to get rid of mud, then soak in white spirit to remove remaining lacquer, then 24 hours in vinegar - then buff on polisher. And no there are no gaines attached and they have all been fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Saillard Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Hello John & TonyE ! Many thanks for trying to help. Being a complete novice in weapons, I really appreciate threads like this one. Although I do not have a problem reading the arabic numerals, I am utterly lost with the script and hope to get it translated sooner or later. Hello Mick ! Looks like you are more than capable of decorating a Christmas tree with all those fuzes !!! Regards to all Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Works of art with a singular job which I remind myself constantly. I don't even know how many I have now - those are this years finds from Hawthorn Ridge or Redan Ridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 ....Although I do not have a problem reading the arabic numerals, I am utterly lost with the script and hope to get it translated sooner or later. Wayne, if you're successful, perhaps you could also get at translation for this one: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...mp;#entry896198 Cheers! NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Saillard Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 Hello Nigel ! I cannot make any promises regards obtaining a translation - but will definately contact you if anything comes out of my attempts. Regards Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelS Posted 2 September , 2009 Share Posted 2 September , 2009 I cannot make any promises regards obtaining a translation - but will definately contact you if anything comes out of my attempts. Wayne, couldn't ask, or expect, anymore than that NigelS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Posted 6 September , 2009 Share Posted 6 September , 2009 Wayne & Nigel, Your fuzes are Krupp manufactured models for use by the Turks. Many of these fuzes were brought home as souvenirs from Gallipoli. The 'V,o' means 7.5,usually 75mm shrapnel shell. Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted 6 September , 2009 Share Posted 6 September , 2009 Hi Andy Where is the "V.o" on the fuze in the picture. Apart from the setting increments I can only see "V.^" which is 7.8. Regards TonyE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Posted 6 September , 2009 Share Posted 6 September , 2009 Hi Tony, You spotted my mistake! I'd been looking at my Turkish examples when I replied and had V,o in my head! Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Snoop Posted 15 October , 2009 Share Posted 15 October , 2009 I have an special one in my collection. I have big contacts with the Belgian experts for asking information. But they can not help me very much. Its about the Dopp.Z.16. What i know. - Use for: 10.5 cm FH 98/09, 10.5 cm leFH 16, 15 cm L/40 Feldkanone i.R., 15 cm sFH 02, 15 cm sFH 13, 15 cm K 16, 21 cm Mörser M10 & 21 cm Mörser M16. - Time: 1,7 km tot 2,1 km - Method: mechanically without combustible powder. - Double Effects. Now i need more information. Who can helps me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 18 October , 2009 Share Posted 18 October , 2009 I can add this. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted 30 October , 2009 Share Posted 30 October , 2009 Are there rusted set screws on the fuses which must be drilled out before the fuses can be unassembled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 30 October , 2009 Share Posted 30 October , 2009 For Sniper Snoop time and percussion fuse without delay no graduation, the graduation is on the regulator key with distances from 200 to 10.500 m there was a variant used against balloons works like a clock l-mechanism, hope this helps a bit Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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