Original U.S. WWII USAAF Army Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator Bomb Release Switch U.S. Edged Weapons The model M-71 was originally

The model M-71 was originally a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt-action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891

which governed bored through cylinders

The bottom of the "stick" is marked with a maker’s code which is too worn to read

perhaps when being removed from a uniform

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Army Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator Bomb Release Switch U.S. Edged Weapons The model M-71 was originallyOriginal 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