Early British Armstrong Percussion Fuze views;

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

To All Interested,
  Mike, below are hi-res views of your fuze posted on the Armstrong segment shell series.
I am not certain if it was designed to work in the segment shell.  I have seen it in the Woolwich system copper studded shells.
Regards,
John

 

[emike123]

I agree on the segmented shells not being used here and posted that in the other thread.  This piece I believe sat atop the other piece that is on the left side of the picture.  The one you are showing was in a Confederate fuse pouch that Rafael is selling now.  I tried to buy just the fuse from Jerry F. years ago but to no avail.  The shipping plug shown on the right was I suppose in the shells when they came over, with the fuse parts kept separately.

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Do you know where Jerry obtained it still in its storage tin?  That is pretty damn rare.
That is a rare fuze, but in its tin its worth a lot more. Thery are difficult to locate even in the U.K.
Regards,
John

[emike123]

It was in that Confederate fuse pouch -- still for sale at a ridiculous price on Rafael's site -- when Jerry got the pouch.