German m1917 practice egg grenade holes

[dano1917]

Hi all, Pictured is an m1917 German practice egg grenade. There are 4 holes bored and equally spaced around the grenade body. I have been told that these holes were bored after the fact as a de-mill while others have said that the holes were there in the first place and came that way on some practice eggs. May sound like a stupid question but would like opinions as to the origin of these holes? Dano

 

[paul the grenade]

Im sure the holes are original. Most german practice grenades ive seen have holes in them. Maybe to let a flash or puff of smoke out.
My practice egg has 3 holes around the bottom and a drill fuze.
Cheers dano.
Paul.

 

[dano1917]

egg

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate the input. I have seen others with different holes bore, some painted red, some not. Incidently this one came with a transport plug and the fuze that's in it now I made out of a bolt modified then painted the brass tone. too much time on my hands I guess? Thanx again, Dano

 

[www.premium-militaria.de]

This piece looks good, I think original. German WW1 parcitce grenades are (normally) all painted red - allthough not all red painted pieces ado have holes....

Dan

 

[dano1917]

thanx

Hi Dan, Thanks for the input. Incidently i'm the guy that bought the '13 kugelhandgranate from you. It arrived safely, very happy. Dano

 

[www.premium-militaria.de]

Hi Dan, Thanks for the input. Incidently i'm the guy that bought the '13 kugelhandgranate from you. It arrived safely, very happy. Dano

I have sold many Kugels in the closer past - but I think you are the guy from the USA I think? I am happy that you like it!

Waiting for new orders :tinysmile_twink_t: !!!

thanks, Dan