Original Item. Only One Available. The No. 15 ball grenade, also referred to as hand/catapult/spring gun, ball grenade, or by ANZACs as the cricket ball grenade, was a grenade used by the British during World War I. The No. 15 was one of the interim grenades created due to problems associated with the No. 1 grenade which was intended for use in frontline service in the Middle Eastern Campaign.

First introduced in July 1915, the No. 15 Grenade was used during the Battle of Loos and fighting in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, at the Dardanelles. The No. 15 was noted to be easily mass-produced. By August 1915, more than 200,000 No. 15s were created per week and by mid November 1915, there were 500,000 per week.

Unloaded 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.

This is a lovely example of the Number 15 grenade. A scarce example with the original plug, although this one is screwed all the way in, and we could not get it to come out. There is some heavy wear and oxidation across the grenade but it does not appear to be a ground-dug example. It’s still very solid overall.

The first example we’ve offered on its own, ready for further research and display.