Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Colts The model 1861 was the

The model 1861 was the official rifle of the United States when the civil war began

In World War Two he was recalled as a Lieutenant in the 10th Battalion of the Hertfordshire

The top tie strap is almost completely missing however

The improved Gahendra screw is much further back than the standard Gahendra it is located above the curve of the lever

Now fitted with new made brass plated steel hub and secured by original 19th century style bolts

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Antique Colts The model 1861 was theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Eierhandgranate ("egg hand grenade") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1917. A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II. This is a nice inert example of the second type, called the Eierhandgranate M1917 Neuer Art (Egg Hand grenade New Model), with the raised central