British grenade no 70 practice.

[Big Dave]

Just found this British no 70 practice grenade at local antiques fair. Stamped PE 6 45. For the pricey sum of 18.60 (the seller didn't have extra 60p change, but I said it didn't matter!)

 

[Millsman]

Nice one !

 

[spotter]

You Jammy git, nice find proves theres still bargains to be found
PE Peebles Co Ltd Glasgow

 

[Big Dave]

Thanks Allan I didnt know the markings where around the base under the paint till you said.

 

[roller63]

More jam than Hartley's is the phrase I think ! Wow, what a find, and at that price too, well done !

 

[millsbomber]

Picked this one up at the W&P,,,, little more than than yours Dave, that's a interesting cap,,,,,,, Dave

 

[roller63]

Very nice too Dave. Big Dave's cap is very colourful

 

[millsbomber]

for me if the cap is correct colour its the icing on the cake,

 

[Millsman]

Dave's cap reminds me of the colours on WW1 toffee apples.

John

 

[spotter]

for me if the cap is correct colour its the icing on the cake,

Can you explain about the cap colours ??

 

[millsbomber]

I know very little about these Alan, never had a HE version with any paint, according to the book "Grenade" the No70 Mk2 had Red filling band and green band with yellow borders but only round the body, unless its the 247 Mk3 fuse fitted to the Mk2 No70 for trials, who knows i dont,,,,, Dave