Original U.S. Korean War Era 100LB Practice Bomb M38A2 with Original Blue Training Paint - Dated 1952 Czech Militaria We have found a few

We have found a few references to gunmakers with the last name Edge

based in Bayreuth

the 509th Composite Group was one of the original ten bombardment groups assigned to Strategic Air Command on 21 March 1946 and the only one equipped with Silverplate B-29 Superfortress aircraft capable of delivering atomic bombs

The barrel has Birmingham Style proof marks

marked on the lock plate W

Original U.S. Korean War Era 100LB Practice Bomb M38A2 with Original Blue Training Paint - Dated 1952 Czech Militaria We have found a fewOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent original U. S. M38A2 100LB Practice Bomb dated September 1952, retaining its original blue training paint and much of its white stenciled identification. Measuring about 48 inches long and just over 8 inches wide, it is an imposing example of the full size practice ordnance used to train American aircrews during the Korean War era. This bomb is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines