Need ID On Unknown Grenade

[inertordnance]

Unknown Grenade measuring approximately 38MM In Diameter and 59MM In Length (Shown next to US MK2 for visual comparison). Body and top plug are brass material with no ID Markings. Fuse type as shown in photos and former explosive loading appears to have been black powder.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks and stay safe,

Frank

 

[Slick]

Not a clue, in answer to your ID request, but I did want to make note of the superb photography of a very cool grenade. The MK2, too. Nice ones. Anxious to hear what it is.

Rick

 

[inertordnance]

Still seeking ID for this grenade.

Thanks and stay safe,

Frank

 

[V40]

Would that rope shaped item be called a "Bickford Fuse"?

 

[inertordnance]

Yes its a Bickford Type Burning Fuse similar to modern commercial "Safety Fuse".

 

[Yodamaster]

Hum, I have two problems with this grenade :
- compared on the Mk II, it is "very" small !
- the fuze seems to be long, but that's probably an picture confusion !


Yoda

 

[inertordnance]

Hello Yoda,

Yes it is very small, I have added an additional photo showing it with a V40.

Also the fuse is approximately 85 MM Overall Length / End To End.

Thanks and Stay Safe,

Frank

 

[Eodtek]

This is the only thing that I have found visually similar so far.

http://www.google.com/patents?id=BW...=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[inertordnance]

Hello Mike,

Thanks Much for your efforts!

It is interesting that the patent you supplied lists the Inventor as being a resident of Pittsburgh, PA. and that is the immediate area where my example was located. Maybe just a coincidence, however the Inventor's Name is a lead to work.

Thanks again Stay safe,

Frank

 

[Eodtek]

It is interesting that the patent you supplied lists the Inventor as being a resident of Pittsburgh, PA.
Frank

And a subject of the King of Denmark!