{"product_id":"original-soviet-wwii-era-inert-rg-42-cutaway-visual-training-grenade-with-transit-plug","title":"Original Soviet WWII Era INERT RG-42 Cutaway Visual Training Grenade With Transit Plug","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Very Few Available. All training grenades are completely \u003cstrong\u003einert\u003c\/strong\u003e and are void of any explosive content. These were designed and intended for classroom use and not for field use. They are all complete with spoon, original pin, guide plate and primer base. They are all in compliance with the current BATF standards. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available For Export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soviet RG-42 was a fragmentation grenade designed by S.G. Korshunov.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally introduced during World War II from 1942 onwards as an emergency measure to replace the complex RGD-33 grenade. It continued in use with the USSR and its Warsaw Pact allies in the post-war period until replaced in 1954 by the RGD-5 grenade. Stockpiles were held for emergency or reserve issue, military aid, or foreign sales. They were eventually destroyed in the 1980s due to the TNT filling degrading and becoming unsafe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the RGD-33, the RG-42's components were simple to produce and assemble. Only the fuze required specialized manufacture and the parts could be easily assembled by hand by cottage labor. Partisans often made copies of the simple design when out of contact.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contained about 200 grams of explosive charge (TNT) in a cylindrical stamped-metal can. It used the 3.2 to 4 second UZRGM fuse, also used in the RGD-5, RG-41, and F1 grenades.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grenade could be thrown about 35–40 meters and has an effective blast radius of around 10 meters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total weight of the grenade with the fuse was 420 grams.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll examples are in great condition and complete with visible marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes more than ready for display!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40165187747909,"sku":"ONJR22JWTX102","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22JWTX102__01.jpg?v=1656515365","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-soviet-wwii-era-inert-rg-42-cutaway-visual-training-grenade-with-transit-plug","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}