I recently acquired this from Riga in Latvia and its a rather unusual Mills, the like of which I have never seen before.I dont have the base plug and dont think the lever it came with[early slab sided] is correct but ile never know Also came with a brass det anvil and a solid brass centre tube more reminiscent of a 1915 French made No 5.Its also marked 1915 and is of a larger diameter than a standard British tube, also much heavier and dosnt have the central hole lip as if its for a 23/3 or 36.The body seems to be wider than a standard Mills and the side walls are much thinner than usual,Its not cracked or damaged in any way and British tubes are too small to fit. Its threads are not damaged and are all intact.The filler hole is of a most unusual pronounced shape and standard 36 filler screw will not fit. I cannot get to my vernier to check the measurements it being in my barn and wheelchair wont allow. A most unusual Mills grenade that came from the site of a huge battle between the Russian and German armies in 1917, a pivotable battle that probably pushed the Russians out of WW1 and led to the October revolution. It was from the right place and time. I believe its a Russian made version of the No 23/111 Mills grenade and therefore quite a find. Over to the experts.Any Questions please ask.
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