Transverse (Centre) Cast No5 New additions to collection

[SG500]

Nice Mills Dave.

I'm a little out of my field with Mills grenades so this may seem like a really stupid question...........what's the difference between the early "lathe cut" Mills grenades and the "centre cast" ones, or are they the same thing? Or do you get centre cast that are lathe cut and centre cast that aren't?
Dave.

[Millsman]

I've always thought they were the same. Centrecasts are circular (viewed from above) and were cleaned up on a lathe. That's why the mid line groove varies so much in depth and width.


John

[SG500]

I've always thought they were the same. Centrecasts are circular (viewed from above) and were cleaned up on a lathe. That's why the mid line groove varies so much in depth and width.


John

Thanks John, this one confused me, perhaps it was a mistake in the description as a lathe cut one.
Dave.
http://www.jcmilitaria.com/display_image.asp?ID=8605

[Missileman]

Thanks John, this one confused me, perhaps it was a mistake in the description as a lathe cut one.
Dave.
http://www.jcmilitaria.com/display_image.asp?ID=8605

It is indeed lathe cut.

Also, lovely collection you have there Dave. I now have 3 centre casts I've acquired. I'll get a pic of them uploaded as soon as I get out of this wretched bloody hotel my employer keeps deeming fit to stick me in!

[Missileman]

No problem Tom here's two shots of the plug, the only shooting i'm allowed now a days.

Dave

Attachment 57843 Attachment 57844

I'm desperately looking for one of these base plugs (H & T.V. possibly), as well as a slab sided lever in good condition if anyone can help?

Cheers

Mike

[Alan Alfred]

Nice grenades Dave.

I have a question guys. JC Militaria are selling a couple of No 5 's describing them as 'lathe cut early' and pricing them £275. Is a lathe cut a centre cast? Because they look to me like standard side casts.

Any advice would be greatly apreciated

Thank you

[SG500]

Nice grenades Dave.

I have a question guys. JC Militaria are selling a couple of No 5 's describing them as 'lathe cut early' and pricing them £275. Is a lathe cut a centre cast? Because they look to me like standard side casts.

Any advice would be greatly apreciated

Thank you

Thanks, yes that was the reason for my query too, I'm still confused about it.
Were centre casts as well as the other type lathe cut on early Mills?
Dave.

[Missileman]

I have the lathe cut grenade you provided the link to.
No, it is not a centre cast grenade, but it is a very early No5 which on inspection has clearly been cut on a lathe.
I'll post some better pics of it when I can.
Cheers

[SG500]

I have the lathe cut grenade you provided the link to.
No, it is not a centre cast grenade, but it is a very early No5 which on inspection has clearly been cut on a lathe.
I'll post some better pics of it when I can.
Cheers

That's great and thanks for clarifying it. I know next to nothing about Mills grenades and it appears to be quite a steep learning curve just at the moment.
Dave.

[Missileman]

Traditionally, only the centre casts had the groves cut into them using a lathe, but it appears that some of the non centre casts were lathe finished as well, but they are rare it seems.
I also have a factory presentation No 5 by CAV which was sectioned and nickel plated at manufacture which has also been lathe finished. It's a beauty and I'll upload some pics of that soon as well.
just finished an 18 hour day at work so too knackered to do it now. Give me a day or two.
Regards
Mike