American WW2 1942 Dated Wooden US M9A1 Anti-Tank Grenade Box. M9A1 Anti-Tank Grenade Box. Antiques & Militaria

American WW2 1942 Dated Wooden US M9A1 Anti-Tank Grenade Box. Sn 6276 - 6276

This is an original and scarce wooden box dated 12/42 (December 1942) which contained 10 x WW2 American M9A1 anti-tank rifle grenades for the M1 Garand rifle. The M9A1 grenade was a sheet steel hollow charge grenade with a base detonating fuse which weighed 1.31lb. These were the standard US Anti tank rifle grenade capable of penetrating 2 inches of armour. The grenades were originally painted yellow until 1943 then olive drab. The wodden box is stencilled in black on the front REPAINTED OLIVE DRAB GRENADES 10-A.T. 1 CARTON 11 CARTRIDGES RIFLE GRENADE CALIBER 30 12/43 (December 1943) PACKED LOT NO52??5 57. The inside of the lid is stencilled in red -CAUTION- 1 DO NOT DROP GRENADE AFTER SFETY PIN IS REMONED. 2 REPLACE SAFETY PIN IF UNFIRED GRENADE. 3 USE ONLY THE PROPER BLANK CARTRRIDGE FURNISHED WITH ESCH GRENADE. The both ends of the box are stencilled 10 A.T, GRENADE M9 A1 LOT NO.52705 37 . The back of the box is stencilled in black DO NOT STORE OVER 120 DEGREES REPAINTEDOLIVE DRAB 36 LBS LOT NO 52705-37 1.2 CU.FT SHOP TICKET. This box originally contained 10 grenades and the propelling cartridges. The box measures 18inches x 15 inches x 7.5 inches. The inner separators are missing as the swivel catch on the lid. This is a scarce item and an absolute must for the re-enactor or grenade collector. The M9 A1 grenade is shown for illustration purposes only and in not included with the box. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 6276

£245.00