INERT DEACTIVATED. WW2, 1940 Dated, Mills No 36M MK1, Hand Grenade by FOB. - 22326:1 INERT DEACTIVATED. WW2, 1940 Dated, Mills No 36M MK1, Hand Grenade by FOB. - 22326:1 Other Ammunition

INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an excellent, WW2, 1940 dated Mills No.36M MK 1, hand grenade by FOB. The 36M refers to the pattern of Grenade 36 M originally 'Mesopotania' and the fact they were waterproofed. The cast iron body retains its original brown varnished finish and has the makers casting mark at the front FOB which is probably F O’Brian of Burton on Trent, a drilling machine manufacturer. The alloy base plug has cast into it PDC (Patent Diecastings Company, London) 40 (1940 date) Mo36M Mk1 and is screwed for a rifle grenade base plate. The grenade is fitted with an alloy filling plug which is stamped FOB which again is probably F O’Brian of Burton on Trent. The fly off lever is stamped with the letter B. See pages 111-119 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. Sn 22326:1