Clook Posted 8 June , 2015 Share Posted 8 June , 2015 Can anyone help in identifying the type of fuse attached to this "Toffee Apple" shell? Is this a time-delay fuse? The photograph was taken on 23rd June 1916 at Thiepval Wood just prior to the commencement of the bombardment leading up to the 1st July attack. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibre792x57.y Posted 8 June , 2015 Share Posted 8 June , 2015 A bit blurry but it looks as if this is a No.31 time fuze which was an adaption of the No. 80, commonly used in shrapnel shell, for use with the trench mortars. Two-inch (shown in the post) and Newton types. The percussion element of the fuze was removed. There were three Marks of this fuse. The 2-inch threaded fuze aperture would accept both these or the No.107 impact type. - SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibre792x57.y Posted 8 June , 2015 Share Posted 8 June , 2015 A diagram of the No.31 Mark 1 Trench Mortar fuze from the W.D. Handbook. -SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clook Posted 8 June , 2015 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2015 Brilliant, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogilwy Posted 9 June , 2015 Share Posted 9 June , 2015 SW, Thanks, it just cheers me up to see technical diagrams! I can't help but revert to trade and breakdown the method of functioning from first principles. Shame that I know the No31, but still enjoyable. I must get psycometric tested again !!!!! Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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