M57 Impact grenade

[Fragman]

Hi. Here’s one I’ve been after for a while. It may have cost me my sole, but I’m very pleased to have it. Unfortunately it came without the M217 fuze assembly, so I’ve had to make up a reproduction one as a gap filler. If you have a spare M217 for trade or sale, please PM me. Best Regards

Update: Hi, the suggestion has been made that this M57 has been repainted. Therefore, I have removed the photo until I can be sure how it should be referenced. Cheers

[paul the grenade]

You have done a great job there Colin.
Well done for finding such a rare beast.
Cheers, Paul.

[GTR003121]

KILLER!!! Congrats Colin, a gorgeous example!!

[Fragman]

Thanks guys. It fits in real well (I think I've been smiling for a week). Here's a family portrait. Best Regards

Hi, I've removed the photo (see above comment). Cheers

[V40]

kiwi,

great picture if I may say so. These are very rare species. But I am at a loss at why they quite using them in Vietnam?

[Fragman]

Hi Mark. I suspect that it was simply a question of cost. The added complexity of the impact fuze probably offended the accountants. I saw a photo recently of a Marine holding 3 practice grenades, one of which had an impact fuze. This was probably the exception, as even photos of impact grenades are unusual. Cheers

[dano1917]

Hi Colin, That m57 is one awesome grenade, in fact the 4 photo they all look great. If I collected outside of WW1 they would definately be on my "hitlist". The stenciling is just fantastic. thanks for sharing with us BOCN members......Dano

[Fragman]

Hi Dano, yeah the stenciling is nice. It's not as bright as it looks in the photo's (the M61 on the right is actually very faint). Always wished I could stick to one era of collecting, but I just like them all. Cheers

[dano1917]

Hi Dano, yeah the stenciling is nice. It's not as bright as it looks in the photo's (the M61 on the right is actually very faint). Always wished I could stick to one era of collecting, but I just like them all. Cheers

I heard that Colin, I would love to collect in different eras also. My funds are pretty limited and staying in one area permits me to occasionally get a "rarer" piece. Since I have always been most fascinated with The Great War that is where I collect. I do have some stuff outside of WW1 but generally it is mostly "trade bait" for WW1 items. The more I look at your m57 the more I like it. What a classic piece.....Dano

[Fragman]

It’s been a tough couple of years all over, for sure. I’ve done a bit of trading, but this is my only major purchase this year. One positive (assuming you’re buying that is) is that in general prices seem to be dropping.