Sc 50 b

[Toranaga]

All,

Question: We found a SC 50 B German WWII bomb with the following stamped on the upper part of the bomb body (between nose and fuze) .

11 (or II ) II A 161 K



It also has a white 'B' painted on the bottom and comes with an Elaz 50 (15) fuze

any ideas on the meanings of the stampings?

Thanks in advance!

 

[butterfly]

Reminds me of the marks on the 1kg incendiary bombs

I think K is the date , K according to one of my books indicates 1934, but this appears to be very early for a 50kg. What style of locking rings does it have?

Here is a link to a incendiary thread which deals with markings which may help.....

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/4270-German-Incendiary-Bomb?highlight=1kg+incendiary+markings

(do you have any photos of the fuze pocket, locking rings and fuze etc this may help)

regards Kev

 

[Toranaga]

here are some extra pictures

 

[butterfly]

Looks like it could be an early 50kg and the pre-war type 15 backs it up, but from the photos cant see the style of securing for the fuze itself.
Here is a link which gives some more info on the early 50kg bombs and the locking ring style.........hope this helps you
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/76592-Its-raining-50-s!!?highlight=50kg+bomb

regards Kev

 

[juice]

 

[skull181]

I just love these deactivated bombs, I wish I had one... Great pictures.

 

[Rockteer]

This looks like a C 50 to me or Spreng-Brand C 50 Phosphorbrandbombe, the field grey colour would also match. I have one exactly the same!