Please help with these two.

[Andy Naude]

The first weighs 2.7 kg, has a copper front section. The tail has been chromed.

What was this?

What colors would have been used ?

I assume this was a training round, Is this correct?



This one is made of plastic and weighs approx. 800 grams.

What was this ? Could it have been a "movie blank" ?

 

[Slick]

Here's a start: http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/92327-Practice-Bomb?highlight=practice+bomb

Tons of info on these in assorted other threads. Search: practice bomb

You have a couple of very nice examples.

Here's even a better thread: http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/3774-British-practice-bombs?highlight=practice+bomb

 

[kahu1]

If your question hasn't already been answered,the first one looks to be an 8 1/2lb practice bomb.Usa
Never seen a copper nosed one, has it been plated(a magnet will tell if its iron).Usually painted white with sometimes a green band on the tail.

The second one is an 8 1/2lb Break-up,made of bakelite.
This was filled with antimony balls in the nose.Usually painted blue with white stencilling.

cheers
Bob

 

[Andy Naude]

You are quite correct. Checked the nose section with magnet and YES it has been plated.