Austro-Hungarian Type 2, WWI
(Click on the pictures to enlarge.)

---

This is a Austro-Hungarian Type 2 Hand Grenade used early in WWI.
This large cast-iron fragmentation grenade had an internal delay fuze element that was initiated by a percussion cap, placed on the end of the nipple. A convenient hard object such as a helmet or rock was used to strike the cap and start the delay.
There are a some slightly different body shape variations found for this type. A protective cap made of wood completed the assembly. A nice example of early WWI efforts to develop the hand grenade concept.

This item is a restored (conserved) relic.
The fuze does not unscrew, but there is an internal rattle so you know it is empty.
Not common at all.

---

THIS ITEM IS FOR DISPLAY ONLY AND IS FILLED WITH A PERMANENT INERT SUBSTANCE OR IS PERMANENTLY ALTERED WHICH PREVENTS READY MODIFICATION FOR USE AS A GRENADE!!
---NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, UNITED STATES ONLY (Sorry)---

---

$240 + shipping
Cashiers Checks or Money Orders Only Please                                                  05.08.09