RELIC U.S. NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE ADAPTER, DATED 1862

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Item Code: 825-16

Excavated Federal artillery fuse adapter known as a naval watercap fuse. Of wartime design, this tapered, cylindrical-shaped brass fuse adapter is the type utilized by the U.S. Navy in its big guns.  The top flange of the fuse adapter measures 1¼” in diameter and the fuse is 2 3/8” long.  There are two square notches to accommodate a spanner wrench on the top flange.  No anvil cap present. Stamped on the flange head is “ORD.D.”(small anchor) / 1862” indicating it was produced by the U.S. Ordnance Department in 1862. This fuse has been fitted with a separate, threaded bushing to fit it in a larger shell. A previous collector wrote in white paint on bottom of fuse, “US ORD NAVY 1862”. Copper has acquired a pleasing dark green patina overall. This relic was recovered in Wilmington, N.C.   [jet]

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