Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Receiver though it may have been

though it may have been rifled at some point in the past

Usually there would also be some Seppa (spacers) around the tsuba to keep it stable

Overall condition is good with a nice blued finish and light pitting in areas

38-40 caliber with a very long 7 1/2 inch barrel

this old girl has lived in the back shed for quite some time and shows it

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Receiver though it may have beenOriginal Item: Only One Available. These 1 2 lb TNT bricks were used by various Army, Navy, and Marine engineers and demolitions units. FM 5 31, Boobytraps and Landmines, explains the use of the half pound TNT block with several fuses, including how to arm and disarm them. The TNT block could be used with the delay fuse, release fuse, or pressure fuse. This 1 2 TNT block is completely empty and totally Inert. This example is in complete compliance per