Description
Fuze M6A1 is used to activate the M2 series of antipersonnel mines.
Fuze M6A1 is of the combination type, with a three-pronged pressure firing device at the top and a pull wire release-pin ring at the side. The fuze body houses a spring loaded firing pin and a cocking mechanism. The igniter assembly contains a percussion cap primer and a black powder igniter. The firing mechanism consists of a cylindrical metal case containing a trigger pin, a release pin and a firing pin, each fitted with a coil spring. Two safety pins render the fuze safe during shipment and handling. A cotter pin passes through the end of the release pin and bears against the body of the fuze. A second pin, called the safety firing pin, passes through the end of the firing pin that protrudes above the top of the fuze. The base assembly containing the primer and igniter is assembled to the mine as issued and protected by a hexagonal shipping cap. Firing mechanism is packed separately in the mine packing box. Completely assembled fuzes may also be requisitioned separately.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
Source(s)
TM 43-0001-36, Land Mines (chg 3, 2000)
OP 1664, Volume 2 - US Explosive Ordnance (1947)
