What sort of Grenade is this?

[SG500]

This ones in a friends collection.
I'm completely out of my comfort zone here not being into grenades and all that.
What type is it?
Were many made?
All INERT etc. The fuze does come out but is a complete pain to put back in.
Dave.

 

[dano1917]

grenade

It strongly resembles the British No16 Mk1 in shape. Perhaps it is a practice version of that grenade. Just a guess...Dano

 

[paul the grenade]

yes, dan is right. its a british number 16.
paul.

 

[SG500]

Thanks Dano/Paul.

Dave.

 

[dano1917]

why wood

What would be the reasoning of making the body of wood (it is wood is it not). I assume it is a practice grenade? Paul have you ever seen another similar? Questions, questions, guess i've just never seen the likes...Dano

 

[paul the grenade]

i thought it was big brushstrokes in the varnish. not wood.:tinysmile_hmm_t2:
What is it made from SG500?
PAUL.

 

[SG500]

Hi again, yes its brush strokes on metal.
The metal underneath is in good condition
Dave.

 

[dano1917]

thumpin' #16

Well gentlemen, that certainly splains alot. I have had a few drinks but could have sworn that looks like wood. The old eyes just aint what they used to be. Certainly a very nice example of the No16 Mk1 grenade. I sold my No16 and wish I had not....Dano

 

[pointblank0]

Well gentlemen, that certainly splains alot. I have had a few drinks but could have sworn that looks like wood. The old eyes just aint what they used to be. Certainly a very nice example of the No16 Mk1 grenade. I sold my No16 and wish I had not....Dano

Looked wood to me too Dano, but then I have beer also!