Many thanks Gentleman for the detailed information its greatly appreciated.
May I ask another question. Would the No 23 Mk 2 have been used during the Somme battle ?
Excuse my ignorance on the subject.
Best
Christoff
This is all extraordinary..Thank you all for your contributions. I find it fascinating.Mike
Many thanks Gentleman for the detailed information its greatly appreciated.
May I ask another question. Would the No 23 Mk 2 have been used during the Somme battle ?
Excuse my ignorance on the subject.
Best
Christoff
Probably as they were introduced half way through 1916 .
After reading this post i thought i would dig out all the strikers i have and this is what i have come up with,
The first one (left to right) is Aussie J mine striker,
2nd this i found in a WW2 Mills ???? if any one else has one of these please let us know,
3rd No36 Mk1 and No36 M Mk1 / Mk2 No23 Mk3,
4th No23 Mk1 / Mk2,
5th No5 Mk1 Mk2,
6th WW1 French made Mills.
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siegfreid (26th June 2012)
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