Phfly1010 Posted April 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2018 What can anyone tell me about this item ... I'm guessing a mortar nose fuse, but what Era, Size of shell, etc. This part was separated from the shell upon explosion based on the way the edging looks. The more info, the better. Purchased for $20 at an military store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 9, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2018 Looks too me like the fuse of a WW1 75mm...but on closer inspection yours is dated 1942 I think we need a bigger picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted April 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2018 268th is correct, it looks like a variant of the M1907 fuze, which was pretty standard for US Artillery in WWI... See this thread... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/233906-m1907-fuse/ It would be helpful if you could post a visible pic with the stampings or at least transcribe them...that should tell you...I can make out FUZE, TIME AND SUPERQUICK" I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted April 10, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 10, 2018 The model number of the fuse is stamped after the Time Super quick marking. That tiny piece of missing information would have answered your question a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phfly1010 Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted April 11, 2018 I hope these are better quality files.... welcome any other comments on the item shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phfly1010 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted April 12, 2018 Found solid info online ... FUZE, TIME AND SUPERQUICK, M54 S.M.CO. 4-42 60mm round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted April 12, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 12, 2018 Not for the 60mm mortar. 75mm, 105mm, 155mm guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phfly1010 Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted April 12, 2018 Thank you, Moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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