SOLD RARE & HARD TO FIND ORIGINAL U.S. WWII INERT PINEAPPLE GRENADE WITH CARDBOARD CANISTER
$650.00
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This is an excellent example of the iconic U.S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. Features an original World War Two yellow painted band around the neck of the grenade and a correct M200A fuze. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U.S. Navy being the last users, and on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re-designated the Mk 2 and Mk 2A1.
The Mk II was commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure. Grooves were cast into the cast iron shell, which was believed at the time to aid in fragmentation and had the side benefit of aiding in gripping the grenade: this provision gave it the appearance of a pineapple fruit. The Mk II was identified with an all yellow body prior to 1943. They were then painted olive drab for camouflage purposes with a narrow yellow band below the fuse.
Mk.II WWII 1944-1945
In the closing years of WWII the Mark II was produced with a solid base with the M10A3, or M6 series fuze (depending on the explosive filler used). The yellow band around the neck of the body was standard.
There are numerous variations in the fragment and groove details that can be found, which seems to depend on the particular manufacturer.
This grenade bears all original paint. It is offered in very good condition, with most of the paint present, as shown in the picture.. Genuine WWII examples are extremely hard to find on the market today, especially with the original paint.
