Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Martini-Henry Rifle but does show wear

but does show wear

though one is broken

The serial number is 1382

It is also marked 2655 on the sping

Under the pan is the usual "Lock Viewer's" mark

Original U.S. WWII Corps of Engineers High Explosive TNT 1/2 Pound Block - INERT Martini-Henry Rifle but does show wearOriginal 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