M10 p.c.

M (Guerritore) m.e.g.c.

Over-all length

Maximum Diameter

Thread diameter

M10 (Guerritore): This fuze consists of a brass body which is closed at the nose by a cap holding the firing pin and closed at the base by a brass plug holding a gunpowder pellet. In the center of the fuze is the detonator holder, which contains the detonator at the top and a gunpowder flash charge at the bottom. A creep spring and a split ring keep the detonator of the needle. An inertia ring, which is held by a spring, surrounds the de-tonator holder at the top. A safety pin, which is removed before firing, is also included.

M (Guerritore): This fuze is similar in design and function to the M10 (Guerritore). It dif-fers, however, in dimensions, since it is intended for use in projectiles of medium and large caliber.

On firing the inertia ring sets back and compresses its spring. During deceleration, the split rin opens, as a result of centrifugal force, to such a diameter as to allow the deto-nator holder to be held away from the firing pin by only the creep spring.

Figure 202
Percussion Nose Fuze M10 (Guerritore) p.c.