Original U.S. WWII USAAF Army Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator Bomb Release Switch MG 08-15 Maxim The British military Martini-Henry

The British military Martini-Henry

The rotating internal firing pin works well on this example

It was an important instrument for initially sighting heavy guns prior to firing

MOST OF THEM HAVE BECOME INERT OVER TIME

but retains the iconic 1902 grip

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Army Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator Bomb Release Switch MG 08-15 Maxim The British military Martini-HenryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a Bomb Release Switch for the U. S. WWII Consolidated B 24 Liberator. This is the switch that was placed on the B 24 bomber to allow bombs to be dropped on a target. It was the job of the bombardier to release the bombs when the target was sighted. Aluminum construction with hinged cover placed over toggle switch to offer protection from accidental release of the payload. The cover is