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INERT DEACTIVATED. WW1 1917 Dated No.23 MK ll Mills Hand Grenade by M&TV Limited, Rifle Rod & SMLE Rifle No1 Mark I Grenade Attachment. O 2220 - O 2240 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is a WW1, 1917 dated No.23 MK ll Mills hand grenade complete with its launching rod and the SMLE rifle cup, No.23 rifle grenade, No.1, mark I attachment. The number 23 grenade was first introduced in 1916 and had a reinforced base to use as a rodded rifle grenade and declared obsolete in 1918, being replaced by the number 36 Mills grenade. The grenades cast iron base plug has cast in M&TV Ld 7 17 (July 1917) and is fitted with a launching rod. The grenade has an early soldered brass striker holder and the correct slotted firing pin, The body has cast in on the front T& 1917, a brass filling plug and the correct fly off lever. The grenade is complete with a very rare pressed steel, riveted first pattern number 1 mark I grenade attachment. The attachment weas held in place by the rifles bayonet. The grenade, rod and launcher show signs of corrosion, the launcher being very difficult to find. See pages 73-79 in ‘GRENADE’ British & Commonwealth Hand & Rifle Grenades by Rick Landers. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. O 2240 £275.00
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