Unknown (french ?) rifle grenade

[sgdbdr]

Hello,


I went on digitaltmuseum.se for a search about a studded shell.
As usual, I wandered and found a rifle grenade labeled french pre-ww2 (see picture).
http://digitaltmuseum.se/011024423204?page=2&query=granat frankrike&advanced_search=1&pos=28
Does someone have info, drawings,and references about this grenade ? Is it really french ?



Regards,

S.

 

[Yodamaster]

The marking TSC can confirm the french nationality : Ste An Charrues Fondeurs, Toulouse


Yoda

 

[sgdbdr]

Thanks Yoda,


But don't you think it looks more like TSG ? (and if so, I think there is no manufacturer labeled TSG in France)
I hope someone can settle this.

Regards,

S.

 

[Yodamaster]

Effectively, no TSG in France.
It's difficult to see correctly, a burst in the paint can let think to a G, ..... Is it TSC 9.32 or 9.82 ?
It's only a picture !


Yoda

 

[Millsman]

Another photo. I just have it as a French 35mm AT RG. It was without stencils.

John

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi John,

Thanks for this one
Different fuze an head color, but certainly the same body.
Those differences could indicate different effects like AP, AT, practice...

Do you think it's pre-ww2 like mentioned on the museum's picture ?

Regards,

S.

 

[Millsman]

It looked post war to me. Maybe 1960's - 70's. However I did think it looked rather 'retro', almost like a British No 24 body updated.

John