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INERT DEACTIVATED. WW2, 1940 Dated, Mills No 36M MK1, Hand Grenade by JP&S (Josiah Parkes & Sons, Willenhall, Staffordshire). Sn - 20840 INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an excellent, WW2, 1940 dated Mills No.36M MK 1, hand grenade. The 36M refers to the pattern of Grenade 36 M originally 'Mesopotania' and the fact they were waterproofed. All of the major components are marked up the manufacturer Josiah Parkes & Sons, Willenhall, Staffordshire. The grenades cast iron body has cast into it JP&S Ltd on the front and retains much of its original varnished finish to the body together with most or the red filling crosses (high explosive) and a green ring signifying amatol as the explosive filling. The zinc screw in base plug is marked No36 M MK 1 Z WD over C JP&S 6 (Josiah Parkes & Sons, Willenhall, Staffordshire) and 40 on a circle (1940 date). The base plug is screwed for a rifle grenade base plate. The alloy filling plug is stamped with the letter Z (zinc alloy) WD over C and a crowfoot. The steel fly off handle is stamped JP&S Ltd (Josiah Parkes & Sons, Willenhall, Staffordshire). 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 20840 £325.00
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