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emike123

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Tools & Sights
« on: December 12, 2011, 08:10:24 PM »
David's post about "real" artillery implements led me to photograph some I have for folks to see.  Dave and others, please post up some others so folks can see these super cool implements so they can see what the real deal looks like.


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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 09:16:34 AM »
how much and where can you find the three prong spanner wrench's. ??? yes post more, I had no idea

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2011, 12:20:09 PM »
Mike,
Can you tell us what each tool is used for.  In the 3 way wrenches, what do they fit?
John

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 01:59:11 PM »
Those 3-way wrenches are the exact same ones shown on pages 146 and 150 of Jones' book.  One is for use in the Schenkl fuse and the other for use with USN watercap fuses.

Alan, they are difficult to find but I guess the market for each is in the high 3 figures.  David would know better as he is the "tool man."

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2011, 02:39:58 PM »
Guess I'd better watch for a gimlet or vent pick. not seeing a 3 way wrench in my future:(   but I'll keep my eyes open.  anyone ever seen any original stamps for sale? US,  Ames, or any for the fuses etc?

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 12:50:11 PM »
Here is a Parrott fuse that Mike's U.S. Navy combination wrench fits. This would have been for the brass bodied Parrott percussion fuse for the navy Parrott shells but I have a zinc bodied for an example. The tiny prongs would fit a watercap fuse.

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2011, 01:03:09 PM »
This is the combination wrench for the Schenkl percussion fuse.

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2011, 01:46:42 PM »
Jack,
 Great illustration of the tool use.  Fantastic images.  Thank you.
Regards,
John

P.S. Do you have the Water Cap tool?

Jack Melton

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2011, 02:20:15 PM »
Brother Dave's U.S. Navy Watercap fuse wrench.

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2011, 08:26:00 PM »
THANK for the illustrations. very good info

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2011, 09:59:34 PM »
Thank you Jack.  Will these be in your new book?
Regards,
John

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2011, 01:47:43 PM »
Here is a Parrott fuse that Mike's U.S. Navy combination wrench fits. This would have been for the brass bodied Parrott percussion fuse for the navy Parrott shells but I have a zinc bodied for an example. The tiny prongs would fit a watercap fuse.

  Below is the brass Parrott percussion fuze that Jack mentions:
Regards,
John

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2011, 10:24:57 AM »
whats this?

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2011, 10:33:02 AM »
Thats a vent pick used to puncture the cartridge bag via the vent hole after the round has been loaded

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Re: Tools & Sights
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2011, 03:54:41 PM »
if it looks good, what would be a "good deal " to pay, its on an auction. 5 3/4" long , unmarked, and no providence. starts at $25 with shipping. Might make me a good starter tool. You fellas keep sHowing your stuff, and my want list keeps getting bigger:)