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British early Armstrong MetalTime Fuze;

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John D. Bartleson Jr.:
To All Interested,
      I just received an image of a British early model Armstrong Metal Time Fuze.  Unusual in that it has at least 7 seconds on the timing band.  Fore runner of the Armstrong "E" Metal Time Fuze which in the 1890s was assigned at No. 22 Time Fuze.
Regards,
John

Dave the plumber:
     can anyone explain how this fuze works ??  Is it a combination time and percussion ??

John D. Bartleson Jr.:
David,
  Only time.   setback drives needle to rear initiating detonator which flashes through hole (not shown) to ignite time ring composition.
Regards,
John

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