Original British WWI Royal Flying Corps Inert 20 Pound Cooper Aerial Bomb with Fuze & Fuze Cover

Original Item: Only One Available. The Cooper bomb was a British 20 pound bomb used extensively in World War I, it was the first high explosive bomb to be adapted by the Royal Flying Corps. This is a fantastic example that retains both the spinning fuze and the scarce fuze cover! This example is totally inert and in compliance per the current standards put out by the BATF in regards to inert ordnance ownership. This Cooper Bomb is unable to be rendered live again to be used as an explosive device and is not available for export. The bomb was 24 lb (11 kg) in weight, of which 20 lb (9 kg) was the bomb casing and 4 lb (1.8 kg) was an explosive charge of Amatol. The main body, being 5⁄16 inch (8 mm) thick, was made of cast iron, steel or semisteel and the after body (tail) is made of wood and the fins sheet steel. It measures approximately 26 inches in overall length with a width of about 5 inches. The bomb is in great condition with a “functional” fan assembly on the fuse. The fuse is st