Unidentified fuze

[US-Subs]

Trying to find a positive ID on this fuze. I've got photos only. Measurements given are 32mm long, 27mm largest diameter, 16mm smallest diameter. Japanese has been suggested, due in part to the can, the string and the brass construction, but I haven't found it in any references yet and can find no stamped markings in any of the photos - which would be unusual for Japanese. The small number of threads and relatively large top makes me think mine fuze. Ideas?

 

[bacarnal]

Subs, Don't have access to mine right at the moment, but it looks like the fuze for a Japanese copy of the Dutch "Mushroom" mine. Something 42. The Japanese captured a lot of the mines and also produced their own copies with slightly different pressure sensitivities in the fuzes. Hope this helps, Bruce.

 

[inertordnance]

I was thinking Japanese - Dutch AP / AT Mine also, however do not have any drawings specific to the fuze.

Stay safe,

Frank

 

[stecol]

Some pictures ...:tinysmile_twink_t:

Regards
stecol

 

[US-Subs]

Good call guys, thanks for the help.