Anyone recognize this?

blastwave21 · 10-16-2008, 08:51 PM

Item was found in a bag with WW2 era Ordnance Items, most of it Japanese.

**Pierre N** · 10-16-2008, 11:42 PM

i have no idea !

**packin9** · 10-17-2008, 12:36 AM

Most likely post WW2. It looks like a fuse on the pro joe, that they may well have been used in the 'War of Northern Aggression' or sooner. But I don't really know.

**fouldsie** · 10-17-2008, 08:05 AM

Yes mate, its a painter & decorators plumbline ! I've got two of basically similar design. Obviously, the string would've been longer originally. I think perhaps the location you found the line has thrown you a bit.

**packin9** · 10-17-2008, 08:05 PM

by fouldsie

Yes mate, its a painter & decorators plumbline ! I've got two of basically similar design. Obviously, the string would've been longer originally. I think perhaps the location you found the line has thrown you a bit.

Gol dang, Ya sure cleared that one up fouldsie!

**Bill Grist** · 10-21-2008, 11:21 PM

I knew that I had seen one before.. It took a week but I found it it is a Japanese WW2 fuse for a Type 99 (1939) Bangalore Torpedo.. Here are some picts from two different books on Japanese WW2 ordnance....BILL

**packin9** · 10-21-2008, 11:29 PM

You sure know yer stuff Mr. Grist! Good thing your on this forum!

Thanks that means a lot.... I try to do my best...BILL

**Steve T** · 10-21-2008, 11:50 PM

Easy way to find out.

See that string hanging out the bottom ? Give it a good hard yank. If nothing happens, it's a plumline. If your hand gets blown off, its a fuse for a bangalore AND that'll teach you not to take my advice

relichunter

**fouldsie** · 10-22-2008, 01:06 PM

Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs !! ( Lancashire expression implying deep surprise ! ) I stand most humbly corrected. That'll larn me to keep my trap shut till I'm sure of what I'm saying ! Perhaps more to the point, maybe I need to be taking a closer look at the 'plumblines' I've got lurking in the bottom of a toolbox somewhere. Thanks, relichunter !

**Bill Grist** · 10-22-2008, 01:59 PM

by fouldsie

Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs !! ( Lancashire expression implying deep surprise ! ) I stand most humbly corrected. That'll larn me to keep my trap shut till I'm sure of what I'm saying ! Perhaps more to the point, maybe I need to be taking a closer look at the 'plumblines' I've got lurking in the bottom of a toolbox somewhere. Thanks, relichunter !

Fouldsie, If you find any in your tool box and they are Japanese Let me know I am looking to purchase one..That is what is great about life we all learn something new everyday that we are alive...BILL