DEACTIVATED INERT. WW1 German M1917 Karabingranite Rifle Grenade - O 1678 DEACTIVATED INERT. WW1 German M1917 Karabingranite Rifle Grenade - O 1678 Other Ammunition

DEACTIVATED INERT. This is a WW1 original German M 1917 Karabingranite rifle grenade that was based on the French Viven-Bessiere rifle grenade. The grenade was fired from a cup discharger fitted to a Mauser GEW98 in a similar way to the French grenade but it was armed by a communication channel in the grenade as opposed to the bullet hitting a hammer on the French grenade. The grenade was fired with a standard ball round, the bullet passing through the hole in the centre of the grenade. This cast iron grenade has cast into the top RFC and BKT. The top which is retained on a central cylindrical core by a nut with two flats. No licence is required to possess this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. The price includes UK delivery. O 1678

£295.00