{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-mkii-de-militarized-pineapple-fragmentation-hand-grenade-inert","title":"Original U.S. WWII MkII De-Militarized Pineapple Fragmentation Hand Grenade - Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great 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.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMk.II  WWII 1944-1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the closing years of WWII the Mark II was produced with a solid base with the M10A3, or M6 series fuze (depending on the explosive filler used). The yellow band around the neck of the body was standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe are numerous variations in the fragment and groove details that can be found, which seems to depend on the particular manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grenade bears all original paint, original fuse and pin. It is offered in very good condition, with most of the paint present, as shown in the picture. It even still has the original bottom plug, something we very rarely see! Genuine WWII examples are extremely hard to find on the market today, especially with the original paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19629410713669,"sku":"ONSV2365","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV2365__02.jpg?v=1597347310","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-mkii-de-militarized-pineapple-fragmentation-hand-grenade-inert","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}