Odd finds, can anyone help in identification please?
Article about: Hi. I was hoping that someone would be able to give me an idea of what these unusual bits and pieces might be. Squares are one cm to give you scale. The black solid thing is a carbon rod, an
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The thing that looks like a lipstick is, I believe, a fuze for PIAT bombs...be very careful as it could still be live!!No idea on the others.
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The first item (a handle?) looks like it could be a cracking toilet paper roll holder if you could figure out a way to use it? Maybe settle for a towel hanger
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Hi NCA, thanks for your help. With a pointer like that should be easier to i.d it. If I do find out for definite, will get back to you. Kind regards, Francis. oh and thanks for the warning!!!
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Hi Larboard.....like your imagination, sorry no cigar though,its too nice, too complicated for that. Makes me wonder what your bathroom looks like though, lol. Regards, Francis.
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3-4 is indeed a fuse.........
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Correction, 3/4 is an igniter. In fact, it appears to be a Zugzünder ZZ-35. A quick check of the Piccatinny Arsenal dictionary describes it as "pull type igniter used with trip wires in operating various mines." It was know to be used with S-Mine, booby traps and Teller mines. If you want more information just google the designation. NH
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Where did you find these items? Might help with ID. NH
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