Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with Yellow Ring in M41 Canister
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Original Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export.
This is an excellent example of the iconic U.S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U.S. Navy being the last users, and on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re-designated the Mk 2 and Mk 2A1.
The Mk II was commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure. Grooves were cast into the cast iron shell, which was believed at the time to aid in fragmentation and had the side benefit of aiding in gripping the grenade: this provision gave it the appearance of a pineapple fruit. The Mk II was identified with an all yellow body prior to 1943. They were then painted olive drab for camouflage purposes with a narrow yellow band below the fuse. The are numerous variations in the fragment and groove details that can be found, which seems to depend on the particular manufacturer.
The Mk.IIA1 could be found with either the earlier body with a filling hole or the newer body without filling hole. It was up to the manufacturer which body style was used. The filling is 0.74 ounces of EC Blank fire powder.
This great WWII issue grenade bears all original green paint with a yellow ring painted at the top, which is retained at over 90%, one of the best examples we have ever seen! It does not show any signs of having been repainted during service. The grenade body is the type with a solid bottom, and still stands on end. It comes with an original FUZE M6A4C and pin, with the correct WWII style spoon and sealing washer. This is really a great example of a WWII grenade.
It is contained in the correct HAND GRENADE MK II / CONTAINER M41 canister, which is marked on the top FRAG., to indicate the type of grenade inside.
A great example of a deactivated U.S. WWII Grenade, complete with the correct canister. Ready to display!
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- Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise, not available for export.
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