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U00273 - Nice Relic Fuses
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Item Number: U00273

Item Title: Nice Relic Fuses

Price: $25

Shipping: Not included

Provenance: US

Type: Bormann and Hotchkiss Time

Shell Type: Cannon Ball and Hotchkiss

Thread Diameter:

Thread Count:

Book:

Location Recovered: Dalton, Georgia Area

Description:Here are two decent fuses showing the ravages of battle but not deteriorated by time.

The brass fuse is a typical Hotchkiss time fuse adapter most likely from a 3-inch Hotchkiss shell. It has an impact mark on the face but otherwise is in decent shape with a nice dug patina.

The white metal fuse is a Bormann time fuse from an exploded cannon ball. It is the type with what is known as the double slot for the fuse wrench. It is likely from a 12-lber ball based on the recovery area. Being made of zinc and lead these are often very corroded when found. This one still has a very smooth surface and the number "5" is very clear on it and the threads are solid albeit bent from the explosion.

A good relic set with provenance for a battlefield display. Delivery to a show or shipping will be $5 in the US.