Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally scarce original Finnish WWII M32, or m/32, inert fragmentation egg hand grenade, complete with its M32 percussion fuze, pull ring, and desirable aluminum fuze safety cap. One of the more unusual Finnish grenade designs of the interwar and WWII periods, the M32 was developed as a dual-purpose 47mm projectile, capable of being employed either as a conventional hand grenade or, with the appropriate tail assembly and fuze arrangement, as ammunition for experimental Finnish 47mm mortars.

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.

The munakäsikranaatti m/32, or Model 1932 egg hand grenade, was introduced during Finland’s interwar effort to establish domestic production of modern hand grenades. It was a defensive fragmentation grenade and ultimately became one of the principal Finnish hand-grenade types of WWII.

This 47mm mortar shell was used by the Finnish army during WW2, and had a System 32 fuse fitted. The tail section was removed and the base was sealed with a plug. It was used as an offensive hand grenade despite the mortar name.

The fuse is an M32 and still retains the cover, rare to see! Rather simple fuse design, but apparently reliable design which remained as the standard fuse type for these grenades through World War 2. Nothing suggests that there are real problems with fragmentation of these grenades (besides fragmentation pattern probably being very random - like in most hand grenades of the era). The reason why there was no problems with fragmentation might be related to the fact that the Finns used only TNT in hand grenades that they manufactured - not some less effective explosive. This example is faintly stamped on the side of the body:

TNT/ICI
AL/..

Offered in overall excellent condition, these are exceptionally difficult to find in the U.S. collector's market. This example still has the top and bottom unscrew, and retains the rare aluminum shield for the fuse.

The combination of the M32 dual-purpose 47mm grenade body, original M32 percussion fuze, pull ring, scarce aluminum fuze safety cap, removable threaded base cap, and surviving TNT/ICI and AL/.. markings makes this a particularly complete example of Finnish WWII ordnance. Its unusual design illustrates Finland’s effort to develop one projectile body capable of fulfilling both hand-grenade and light-mortar roles, even though the 47mm mortar concept ultimately saw only limited use.

Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

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