Post WWII Authentic RFX "Pineapple" Practice Grenades
Sep 14, 2024 · (This would have been the pineapple shaped RFX practice grenade.) Darryl states that the M205A1 replaced the M205 in 1951 and in 1954 the M205A2 began to be used. He also states that the M30 practice grenade (not pineapple shaped but still RFX) was adopted shortly after the M26 (not pineapple shaped) was adopted as the standard fragmentation ...
WW1 Mk1 pineapple grenade. What is it worth? The spoon is …
Dec 2, 2024 · The MK1 ( your grenade body) initial fuze was a failure and the War Department was able to design a different fuze, some say they were able to be fielded before war’s end. This vintage War Dept picture appears to confirm that.
MK II pineapple grenade fourth body type without bottom filling …
Jun 4, 2022 · Finally the pull ring for a nice Yellow Grenade should be Zinc coated steel. No need to be discouraged as you have a very nice yellow grenade but if your goal is to have an early-mid WW2 example you should make some changes. To be a complete and correct WW2 example the container caps should read "HAND GRENADE, MK. II Container M41".
Korean War Pineapple Grenade - ORDNANCE - U.S. Militaria Forum
Nov 15, 2024 · If you haven't yet, take the fuzes off and look down into the grenade bodies and look if you can see at the bottom if there was a hole that was filled in. I say this because you could have real RFX M21s, that were later dressed to look like a MK2, by painting it green with the yellow band and filling the hole in the bottom, hence the larger ...
Pineapple grenade fuze washer debate solved. - FIREARMS - U.S ...
Notice page 238,TM 9-1904 mentions no longer using a sealing washer with the M10A2. Interesting also is the fuze train length reduction, change, etc...unable to post due to upload size, but that section is worth referencing if you have a MK 2 grenade, want to ID a grenade, want to buy a grenade, or sell a grenade.
WW2 U.S. MK II pineapple grenade, olive drab correct paint color …
Jan 28, 2023 · Hello forum What was the correct olive drab (paint code or number) for the WW2 U.S. pinapple grenade MK11. I'm desperate to know as i have a bare metal MK11 body that i want to paint in original WW2 color.
WWII "AF" MK II Grenade Bodies - ORDNANCE - U.S. Militaria Forum
Nov 12, 2023 · I would like to offer a few comments related to some WWII-era pineapple grenade manufacturer identification (initials cast into the pineapples). I am very new to this forum. I am 80 years old and was born & raised in Gadsden, Alabama. Before, during, and after WWII there was a large foundry located in Gadsden named Agricola Furnace Co.
Grenades for sale at National WWII Museum - U.S. Militaria Forum
Dec 27, 2012 · The MK2 "Pineapple" Decommissioned Hand Grenade is an item that is exclusive to The National WWII Museum. This fragmentation hand grenade was used by the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. Commonly known as a "pineapple" grenade, because of its shape and structure, the MK2 has grooves in its cast-iron shell to aid in gripping the grenade ...
Wow, check out this common MKII pineapple grenade.
Aug 28, 2020 · Original paint shows some normal wear. Complete with correct original fuze assembly that is inert. A nice original MK 2 “pineapple” grenade for your collection." I knew Ordnance pieces are skyrocketing, especially WW2 dated items, but this is astonishing. Realized price:. $680 plus $20 shipping....for a common pineapple in just fair condition.
Pineapple Grenade markings question - U.S. Militaria Forum
Sep 9, 2024 · Pineapple Grenade markings question. By Titanfan, September 9 in ORDNANCE. Followers 1. Recommended Posts. ...