Three 1st World War Drill Grenades.

[paul the grenade]

Hi all.
Its been absolute ages since i last bought anything of note, then BANG! These three beauties turn up all at once. A lovely complete near mint No14 Drill Pitcher Grenade, A complete No22 Mk2 Drill Newton Pippin Grenade and a Near mint No27 Drill Grenade. As you can imagine i'm very happy at the moment:tinysmile_grin_t:. Enjoy the pictures.

 

[millsbomber]

Really really nice Paul good find..... Dave

 

[roller63]

As Dave said, Paul. Top notch items.

 

[Snufkin]

Super trio there, Paul. The practice No.27 is a scarce one, and the paper liner/detonator sleeve for the No.22 must be exceedingly scarce. Excellent finds in such good condition - thanks for showing the pics.




Tom.

 

[MINENAZ16]

Thanks for sharing.
Maybe a No13 for the first, rather than a No14 (?)

 

[pzgr40]

That kind of finds make a day good

Regards, DJH

 

[paul the grenade]

definitely a No14 as its cast iron not steel and very heavy.

 

[MINENAZ16]

definitely a No14 as its cast iron not steel and very heavy.

Ok, thank you for details.
Externally, how can I make the difference between No13 and No14 ?

 

[paul the grenade]

if you look down on the top of the body the No13 will be round as its made of steel and probably cut on a
lathe, where as the No14 is a cast iron grenade and will look stepped as it had to come out of a 2 piece mould. The No14 is also much heavier. I'll get some pics done soon.

Ok, thank you for details.
Externally, how can I make the difference between No13 and No14 ?

 

[MINENAZ16]

Thank you,
So this one for example is a No14 (two parts body) ?

 

[paul the grenade]

yes, you can make out the casting seam on the side.

Thank you,
So this one for example is a No14 (two parts body) ?

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