French defensive grenade

[AK101]

Any sources for an inert fuse assembly for this one?

Thanks

 

[Grenademan2005]

You need one of these for to have an original WWII grenade. The SAE you can often find for sell its post war.

 

[AK101]

You need one of these for to have an original WWII grenade. The SAE you can often find for sell its post war.

So "AEM" markings are WW2?

Approximately when did they cease using those markings?

THANKS

 

[Grenademan2005]

Yes. After WWII.

 

[AK101]

Sounds like most any would work for me then since I am more interested in the Indochina period

Thanks

 

[orpheus72]

Sounds like most any would work for me then since I am more interested in the Indochina period

Thanks

These DF37/46 grenades were used until the late 1980's, with some diffrent french fuzes.
Following fuzes have been used during those times: Mle35 (until end 60's), BA F5 and BA F6 (60's to mid 70's), BA F4 (mid 70's to recent times) (see pictures).

So you have to look for a fuze that suits your desired time periode.

 

[Grenademan2005]

The body was changed also and the top adapter. Your body is a WWII or Indochina early body.
http://www.lexpev.nl/grenades/europe/france/df3746.html

 

[AK101]

Wow...top notch info gentlemen, Thank you!!

Now to find an SAE assembly....:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

 

[Grenademan2005]

Try at Gunbroker, I have seen them there sometimes. If not, I can find one for you.