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SHR970 · May 23, 2016, 04:22 PM

Your fuse appears to be a WWII vintage Proximity Fuse for either a 3" or 5" AA gun; would need widest measurement to know.

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Judging by the condition of the fuse, I doubt that it was a dud.....more like never sent up.

May 23, 2016, 04:22 PM	#17
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	Your fuse appears to be a WWII vintage Proximity Fuse for either a 3" or 5" AA gun; would need widest measurement to know. Page Another Page Judging by the condition of the fuse, I doubt that it was a dud.....more like never sent up.