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anti riot grenade-unusual markings
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poltewerke
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CS prac.
l had one of these - it was identical in every respect, and a guy who worked at Pinewood studios had six in a old sack so l had one and another guy had one. l let mine off (should have checked wind direction first) and it covered the back of the entire house a crimson colour, boy did l get some stick for that prank. As for the markings, well I'm told they refer to the stock being of a semi-official designation and has not reached its ''L1'' authority. Norman may give you the dope on the markings in more detail. Cheers, Ron.
l had one of these - it was identical in every respect, and a guy who worked at Pinewood studios had six in a old sack so l had one and another guy had one. l let mine off (should have checked wind direction first) and it covered the back of the entire house a crimson colour, boy did l get some stick for that prank. As for the markings, well I'm told they refer to the stock being of a semi-official designation and has not reached its ''L1'' authority. Norman may give you the dope on the markings in more detail. Cheers, Ron.
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poltewerke
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CS gren prac?
Hello roller63, did you find out the answer to your question on this item. Would be keen to find out more myself. As ever, Ron.
Practice A-Riot Grenade
OK, I'll do the best I can:
TW 98 is the part number used for the Grenade, Hand, Anti-Riot L1 series (L1A1 through L1A3).
DMB is Davies Metal Box who made the cans (in 1972).
GRENADE, PRACTICE, A/RIOT, S1A1 was believed to have been made by Schermully as a non-irritant practice version of the L1 Anti-Riot but was not adopted for British Service and I can't say that it was even trialled. It could have been a commercial contract for South Africa or the 'S' in 'S1A1' could have just been something to indicate Schermully.
The underlined 1 is the Lot number and 3/75 is the date of filling.
Unusual not to have Schermully, or PWS marking as the fillers.
OK, I'll do the best I can:
TW 98 is the part number used for the Grenade, Hand, Anti-Riot L1 series (L1A1 through L1A3).
DMB is Davies Metal Box who made the cans (in 1972).
GRENADE, PRACTICE, A/RIOT, S1A1 was believed to have been made by Schermully as a non-irritant practice version of the L1 Anti-Riot but was not adopted for British Service and I can't say that it was even trialled. It could have been a commercial contract for South Africa or the 'S' in 'S1A1' could have just been something to indicate Schermully.
The underlined 1 is the Lot number and 3/75 is the date of filling.
Unusual not to have Schermully, or PWS marking as the fillers.
poltewerke
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A/Riot prac. grenade.
Thank you Norman, you never let us down - am most grateful for the info. Regards, RonB.