1 review    
Item:
ONSV3020

Original Italian WWII Model 35 Red Devil Grenade by Societa Romana - Bomba a Mano Mod. 35

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! Offered in excellent condition with original paint, internal components, and even the original pull tab! We've never had an example in this like new condition before. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines.

Officially called Italian Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, these were a series of high explosive hand grenades used by the Italian Army during World War II. There were three main variation which were apparently developed more or less simultaneously and all have same numerical designation; Mod.35. They are offensive types of thin sheet metal construction (mostly aluminum) with All-ways impact fuzes. Painted a vivid red and having a notorious reputation of being dangerous when found in an unexploded condition they were nicknamed "Red Devils" by the British during the 1941-42 desert campaigns. The SCRM version was definitely the most advanced of the various models, and this version continued to be used up into the 1970s.

This example is simply wonderful, with almost all of the original paint present, and minimal denting. It has the original spoon, the original rubber pull tab, small safety chain, and makes a simply lovely display piece. The bottom unscrews, allowing the internal structure to be viewed and inspected. This example has just about all of the various internal components, without explosives of course.

These grenades are commonly identified by the manufacturer's company markings stamped on the grenade. The SRCM is embossed with SETA - 1 - 201, short for Società Romana Costruzioni Meccaniche. The SCRM has an interesting internal safety feature that set it apart from the OTO and Breda designs. It remained virtually unchanged throughout its decades-long service.
  • This product is not available for international shipping.
  • Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Cash For Collectibles