practice rifle grenade

[batonroundcollector]

I have seen this 75mm gren variously described as a British/NATO 'Energa' PRAC, and as US M29 - which is correct? they used to be ten a penny at fairs/online and I have owned a couple in the past... would like another mint one if anyone has one reasonably priced

 

[sgtlynn]

That one is actually Belgian issue. That particular one was used by a number of countries under different designations. British No. 94, US T42/M29, etc etc. The one pictured is Belgian issue GR75. They were all made by Mecar and other than paint and markings are identical.

 

[batonroundcollector]

Thanks just bought the example above. I’ve seen these with black fin assemblies too (contrasting with the usual overall blue paint) - I’m guessing that these are those that have had fin assemblies replaced after originals had become damaged from repeated practice firing, and that the prac grens likely each came with several spare fin sets? Are the black fin assemblies plastic? I think I have a set of these in my collection if so...

 

[sgtlynn]

I've never seen plastic fins for these ones.

 

[batonroundcollector]

pic on wikipedia article (these fins do look like metal):

black plastic fin assembly I have, different design but which I have been told is for Energas: