No 34 MK 4 Grenade

[gothica7]

Recently acquired this NO 34 MK4 grenade made by Messrs Davis & Mawson, of Aston Birmingham dated 1918.Its the most rare of the 4 types and I wonder if anyone can tell me the month of its introduction in 1918 as I suspect that this may be the reason for its scarcity, their not being needed accelerated by the end of the war? thanks


Andy.

 

[Millsman]

Hi Andy

The only introduction date I could find for it was 30th October 1918, which I think is a List of Changes date. So just 12 days before the end of the war. However LOC dates are not always accurate.

John

 

[baronerosso84]

very nice condition!

 

[gothica7]

thanks John, probly some months before that the I suspect.

Andy

 

[gothica7]

Thanks bud, has some of its original shellac but no filling marks so probly never filled. No damage, marks or scratches either, even the filler is a minter as well.

Andy