British 5 DR. C.E. Pellet I for No.82 Gammon Grenade and what else?

[WWIIBuff]

Hello All,

I have these British WWII original (but empty) casings from two 5 DR. C.E. Pellet I primers. I know that they were used for the No.82 Gammon Grenade, but what else were they used on during WWII? I think when I bought them a while back, the seller in France said they were also used for the British 3 pound mortar. Does that sound correct?

Were these also used on the No.74 Sticky Grenade?

Can anyone also tell me what DR. stands for?

Thanks

John

 

[TimG]

DR - Dram, 1.77 grams.

I note that on a box of No. 82 grenades it states also packed is CE pellets No. 6. I wonder if this pellet, rectified, would be a No. 6 primer used on the SOE rat.

No 82 Mk I gammon

Hi. I've just picked up a No 82 Mk I gammon. It's very nice and all original as far as I can tell. It is missing the washer that goes under the always fuze. I'm pretty sure they are exactly the same as the ones used on the No69, so if you have a broken No69, and can spare the washer, please PM...

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TimG