{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-inert-mkii-pineapple-grenade-with-yellow-ring-with-m6a1-fuze-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Grenade with Yellow Ring with M6A1 Fuze","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an American MkII “Pineapple” grenade. This example is eye-catching due to the areas of original paint including the very faint original yellow painted band at the top. This example has been affixed with an M6A1 fuze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloaded 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an 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, on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re-designated the Mk 2 and Mk 2A1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fuze faintly reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUZE M6A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOT FE-3-27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the closing years of WWII the Mark II was produced with a solid base and equipped with the M10A3, or M6 series fuze (depending on the explosive filler used).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very nice condition with some of the original paint still present, as well as a visible but very faded yellow band around the neck. The top of the fuse is marked as being an M6A1, but the markings are very faint due to oxidation. The pull ring is also retained, though the stem for it is a bit short, so it often falls out of the exit hole back into the interior. It should look fine for display, but it can be annoying to deal with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic grenade comes ready to be added to your collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44998845726789,"sku":"ONSV25SSOS083","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/CD858F72-7028-450A-9F64-37DC5D5DBAB7.jpg?v=1778699257","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-inert-mkii-pineapple-grenade-with-yellow-ring-with-m6a1-fuze-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}