{"product_id":"original-british-wwi-inert-no-34-egg-grenade-with-fuse-assembly-pin-dated-1917","title":"Original British WWI Inert No. 34 “Egg” Grenade With Fuse Assembly \u0026 Pin - Dated 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a rather rare British grenade from WWI. The No. 34 Egg Grenade was developed by British engineers to specifically counter the German Model 1917 Eierhandgranate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1917, the British Army introduced a new hand grenade as the \"No. 34\". The No. 34 following the new German Army \"Model 1917 Eierhandgranate\" hand grenade which was introduced earlier that year. The Eihandgranate proved a small, very portable hand grenade with a pull wire feature, making it more useful than the common Model 24 \"Stielhandgranate\" (\"stick grenade\") of 1915. The British followed suit with their design of the No. 34, adopting a similar tear-dropped body with a smooth external finish and pull wire feature. Additionally, it was of a compact size which allowed several to be carried forward by one man while its lightweight increased throwing distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, the No.34 utilized an internal percussion delay fuse mechanism. The weapon relied on the user to remove a pin to which the grenade was then smashed down against a hard surface to actuate an internal plunger arrangement. The plunger then fell onto a wire, severing it, and fired off the primer cap. The primer began the delay fuse which was designed to burn into the detonator. From there, the operator needed to throw the grenade at the desired target area or suffer injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in great condition with heavy oxidation and some material loss to the body. It still retains its markings including No. 34 III and 1917 under an incomplete maker’s mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693707071557,"sku":"ONSV25LBM046","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25LBM046__06.jpg?v=1745608006","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwi-inert-no-34-egg-grenade-with-fuse-assembly-pin-dated-1917","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}