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The Bombatorium
- Thread starter US-Subs
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Not sure, I'll have to look. I received the two 5-inch rounds at the same time as the 16-inch, and it demanded all of my free time to get it stood up and moved into position. They were saved from a demil line, so the fuze well is cut, but otherwise I have not checked.
Got lucky yesterday. Drove over 200 miles on a tip of a "practice bomb and maybe some other ordnance". Once I got there I expressed interest in the bomb, whereupon the price doubled, as "if you don't have it I know it must be special". Still well worth it, actual ID is a 1930s 30lb mustard bomb, M46A1. It was kept in a dark storage room, and you cannot see the nomenclature unless you are in sunlight or under a flash. An interesting color, but as the nomenclature is still present it must be pretty close to original. I like that the original hex chemical adapter is there with the cork still in place.
I'm noticing the very consistent welding on the bomb where the dome meets the sides. That type of consistent pattern is seen quite often from very experienced Tig welders who can move exactly the same amount every time with the same amount of rod or some type of special machine with a rotary table. Very interesting, but it makes sense for something that needs to contain dangerous chemicals.
An M46, now an M47, what's next, an M79?
It's a seam weld by the looks of it, it's 2 wheels giving a continuous spot weld http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...&mid=C6756EA99F92027DD1ACC6756EA99F92027DD1AC
I'd settle for an M70. The M79 would go nicely next to the M78 though....
highlandotter
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I really feel secure in that they literally corked the round. I can see where you were in the area and heard the pop of a champagne bottle and would soil your linen!
Nice haul Jeff,
I really need to get there some year but after the SOS my time and budget are depleted........
I really need to get there some year but after the SOS my time and budget are depleted........
I know what you mean. I normally figure I can do one or the other, not enough cash to do both. For me though, SLICS is as much a meeting of great people in different disciplines and an opportunity to network. If you have questions or want to set up something, they are all in one room and happy to talk. That tips the balance for me.
