BEHOLD! The finest No23 Mk3 you are ever likely to see.

[paul the grenade]

This fine specemin arrived today and i hope you will all agree its a beauty.
All paint markings are original.
Its marked on the body, lever and base plug with the manufacturer Edward Williams, (Smethwick Birmingham) and dated march 18 the discharger disc is marked W & Co (Ward & Co Birmingham) and is dated jan 18 The bottom of the centre piece is unusual as its coated in blue varnish??
Enjoy the pics.
Cheers, Paul.

 

[DICKAREN]

Superb condition. Great addition to your collection Paul.
Richard

 

[Darrol]

Im so jealous its a beauty

 

[Edwardc]

exceptional, nice find!

 

[beihan62]

Super find,Well done,
Regards,Don,

 

[pointblank0]

You're right. That is the best one i have seen.

 

[V40]

Paul,

What a discovery that is my friend. Very interesting to have a look up close. Was this like a "Holy Grail" item for you Sir? Up close on the second frame, what is that that appears to be pink paint?

 

[gothica7]

Cracking gren Paul,

a fantastic find, especially with so much of the original paint left. Thanks for showing it.

Andy

 

[paul the grenade]

Hi Mark.
The pink paint denotes the type of explosive used. Ammonal or Alumatol. The red on the top denotes it is a live grenade. (its empty now though)
Cheers, Paul.

Paul,

What a discovery that is my friend. Very interesting to have a look up close. Was this like a "Holy Grail" item for you Sir? Up close on the second frame, what is that that appears to be pink paint?

 

[V40]

Thanks Paul!

 

[Williams_castle]

Paul
I hope this isn't a stupid question, but surely that is a No36 disc on a No23 grenade? Or were the Mk IIIs intended for use with both rod and disc?
(Apologies for lateness of reply; I haven't logged on here for a while.)
Best wishes,
W.

 

[Williams_castle]

PS agree that it's a belter!

 

[paul the grenade]

hi william. the disc is 100% original to the grenade. it was stuck fast to the base plug when i got it and needed some oil to get it free.
cheers, paul.

 

[Jolly Green]

Yet more proof that good things come to good people!

 

[Williams_castle]

I'd always assumed that a 23 baseplate would only ever have a rod and a 36 a disc. No obvious reason why they couldn't be interchangeable though. You live and learn!