mills no 5 pull ring?

[Darrol]

Anyone know if the early no 5 had a small split ring? .ive a no5 with cast and machined body with correct striker . .leaver but the pullring is two thirds the normal size . That and the pin itself looks old enough to be an original .i also have doubts about base plug marked no 5.1. 10 -15 M&P .any info welcome . Thank you .

 

[sgtlynn]

Early Mills bombs did have a smaller than normal ring, I have two that have rings that I can't get my finger through. One of the reasons that the Bombers hook was made was to help pulling those small rings.

 

[Darrol]

Hi and Thanks for the good info..was looking at repro hooks a couple of hours ago ..

 

[gothica7]

Hi Darrol,

can we see a picture of the base plug? May & Padmore Ltd were reputable makers and were doing so in October 1915.

Andy

 

[Darrol]

Hi .Will try and put a pic up soon . Having computer probs at moment .thanks

 

[Millsman]

The standard small Mills ring is 20mm (3/4") across.

John

 

[Darrol]

its the right size . .glad its original .put a couple of pics up now .thanks

 

[gothica7]

Hi Darrol,

base plug looks fine to me, gren excellent too.
Any chance of a piccy of the front of the gren as well? Its of the more rare type of centre cast. Does it have a brass or aluminium filler screw?

Andy

 

[Darrol]

Hi Andy.
It has a brass filler .i will have a go at putting another pic up later .took over two hours go upload the last two (dongle) .
Thank you.
Darrol.

 

[Millsman]

The way those grooves are cut it could well be a centrecast.

John

 

[gothica7]

The way those grooves are cut it could well be a centrecast.

John

The positioning of the grooves tell us it is a centre cast John. Also the shape of the gren is perfectly circular and thats a dead giveaway.

Andy

 

[Millsman]

At least that's a comprehensive explanation for anyone not aware of the differences Andy. I'd love to see some bizarre variant with the seams back and front, but it won't happen!

John

 

[Darrol]

ive put up a pic of the front of the no5 .hope its clear enough .thank you.

 

[gothica7]

Hi Darrol.

yrs, its a very nice centre cast gren in excellent condition. A very good find, well done.

Andy

 

[Millsman]

One of the best I've seen. Apart from the baseplug almost mint.

John

 

[Darrol]

thanks for the info guys.will have to look out for a ring puller to go with it. i found it at a carboot sale near by and paid 20 for it .looks like i got a bargain :ridinghorse: