WWI to 1930's U.S. Bombs and other small bombs

[HAZORD]

Had a request to take some photos for a friend, and thought I would share.

Photo 1, all WWI to 1930's U.S. except the darker one on the right which is U.K.
Photo 2, Left is in the 300 Lb. range.
Photo 3, Leftmost dark one appears to be brass plated, Rightmost is a 75mm projectile with fins attached.
Photo 4, 30 Lb. Chem U.S., Cooper (color questionable), British, and last one unidentified

[US-Subs]

Thanks for the pictures. Your 20lb British bomb in the last photo is interesting with its engraved name and such, was this a common thing to do? This is probably the fourth one I've seen defaced that way.

[HAZORD]

Jeff,

The 20 Lb. British bomb was imported into the states by someone we know, and I believe all of the ones he had were engraved that way, as I asked when I got it.

I picked up the other small British bomb, the dark one with the filler on the ogive in Toronto in a militaria shop. Somewhere I have a photo, showing these being hand thrown out of WWI aircraft.

Does anyone know the proper designation for that British/Canadian bomb?

[EOD]

image #4. the last one looks like a Finnish Tolfan design.

[shelldude]

Really beautiful ordnance John!, Thanks for showing it to the group.

Best regards,

Randall

[SG500]

Great photos and great specimens John, thanks for showing them.

Dave.

[DEADLINE222]

Hazord. Would you mind telling us where you came upon that 300 lb. MK IV?

Other than yours, I have only seen one example of anything larger than the 100 lb. MKI outside of a museum.

[HAZORD]

Having been an active member of the Ordnance Community for about 35 years, I have found that establishing long term friendships with collectors and being ready to take posession of things when they become available is the best way to obtain hard-to-find items. Having a pickup truck and being nice to people also helps. The largest 2 bombs and maybe 3 largest items came from a museum that was closing. That was at least 20 years ago. In addition, another painful lesson I learned was that if something is available , you best get it if you want it, or the chance will most likely never occur again. Get it when the getting is good!

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

A great collection Hazord. Thanks to people like you some real rare pieces will remain in our midst. It is a known fact that privatecollectors have obtained more ordnance than state or federal efforts. I believe your collection will rival EODS, perhaps surpass it.
All theBest,
John

[kahu1]

Very nice collection.
I think this is what you want for the cooper bomb.

COOPER 20LB.jpg

cheers
Bob