My only MKII

[GTR003121]

Its actually a common AF MKIIA1 in really nice condition, but for those of you who are up to speed on fuzes, this one has an incredibly rare M204. Not an A1 or an A2, just 204. It took about 9 months of searching and asking around before I was finally able to get this fuze together. You'll notice the lack of holes on the forward bouchon body, used to insert wire, etc to block the primer if the fuze is to be disassembled. Thats a feature of the M204. The body is of two piece construction as well. I hope you guys like it.

 

[Grenademan2005]

Hi:
I have this grenade since I cant remember when, but when looked your grenade a lightning crossed my head. Tell me about, please.

 

[GTR003121]

Miguel, nice fuze! That's also an M204. The markings may have worn off, can you see anything on the spoon? But the fuze body is an M204. Congrats, that's a very rare fuze!

 

[Grenademan2005]

Yes, I can see some shadows, but not clear, it could be unmarked also? Nothing more on the spoon. Just a small 3 on the bouchon. I was thinking.... maybe another 1000$ grenade? :dancing2:

 

[GTR003121]

It's actually probably an M205 which is just as rare. There's no red sealant that I can see and it would have that if it was an M204 detonating type. Is the spoon painted?


It's not a $1,000 grenade, the MKII body isn't worth any more than any other one in similar condition. On the fuze, it's hard to put a number on, they are just rare.

 

[V40]

I at this time cannot remember what type of "T" lug fuse there is on a MIIA1 that was used by USA during Vietnam. Anybody know?

 

[GTR003121]

It was the M204A2

 

[dano1917]

Sweet MKII Justin, I don't know squat about the fuzes but the patina and beauty of that piece is awesome...Dano

 

[Grenademan2005]

It's actually probably an M205 which is just as rare. There's no red sealant that I can see and it would have that if it was an M204 detonating type. Is the spoon painted?


It's not a $1,000 grenade, the MKII body isn't worth any more than any other one in similar condition. On the fuze, it's hard to put a number on, they are just rare.

The red sealant where it has to be? I believe the spoon is painted with a very, very fine coat like the bouchon.

 

[GTR003121]

The red sealant should be all over the det tube and part of the shaft where it connects. They dipped the M204's etc at that time. Also on the primer.

 

[Grenademan2005]

I see, no red sealant here. It is a M205 then?

 

[GTR003121]

Yes, more than likely an M205.

 

[Grenademan2005]

Estimated date?

 

[GTR003121]

Mid to late 40's

 

[sgtlynn]

The M204/M205 were adopted as standard in Feb 45, declared obsolete Sept 1951

 

[GTR003121]

Thank you for the dates!

 

[Grenademan2005]

Feb 45? They arrived to WWII battlefields?

 

[GTR003121]

I was told some MKIIA1/M204 combinations made it to Normandy.

 

[Grenademan2005]

To Normandy, wow, thats great. I will keep my eyes more open even when go to shows. But the M204 spoons were with the bouchon fuze, right? I mean, the change was total, not only the markings.

 

[GTR003121]

Yes, it was a full redesign. The intention of the M204 series(and every series since) was to provide a noiseless, smokeless and sparkless fuze. The redesign was total - new fuze body with distinctive flare, dual lugs and a new spoon to fit the new lugs.