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Original Bulgarian WWII Hand Stick Grenade INERT « Bulgarian Militaria « Military Equipment « Home
This is a rare, original WWII hand grenade that is not active and contains NO Explosive material. It is in excellently preserved condition, which makes it perfect for the collectors. This is evident from the photos provided.
This grenade is often referred to as "the stick grenade" or "the potato masher". It is a German model produced in a military factory in the Bulgarian town of Kazanluk. The make of Bulgarian grenades begins in the 1930s, as the earliest photo we have come across showing such grenades, is dated to 1933 (we attach an original photograph of Bulgarian officer from WWII).
The grenade consists of 3 parts. Obviously, the grenade was activated by unscrewing the bottom cap. On the wooden stick can be noticed letterings and numbers. The "5 1/2 C" marked on each stick is the time that you have for throw the grenade once you pull the cord, or the time fuse delay. There is also an inkmark with a date, year which are hardly visible. It indicates the year when the grenade became a part of the army inventory or the time when it was made. The grenade is 28 cm/11 inches long.
It makes a great find for every military collector!
Some additional information about the German prototype of the grenade we are offering: Arguably the most recognized German infantry weapon of the 20th Century. The German stick grenade design began in 1915, improving on the Pétards Raquettes concept which was a rudimentary early war improvised stick grenade. The basic design consisted of a heavy sheet metal can screwed to a wood handle. About 10 different variations were developed during WWI. After the war the design was slightly modified, utilizing a smaller head and the belt clip was removed, since it was just as easy to tuck the handle under a belt or pack webbing. The classic WWII "Potato Masher" was born.
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