Original Japanese WWII Taisho 7 Sling Grenade - Unmodified 1919 Version 17th Century instead only the bottom shoulder

instead only the bottom shoulder strap loop was removed but the top two were left still attached

Moore remained in business until 1835

The sheath is in good condition but almost all of the original finish is worn away

The heavy octagonal steel barrel measures 27 1/2"

one small and one large

Original Japanese WWII Taisho 7 Sling Grenade - Unmodified 1919 Version 17th Century instead only the bottom shoulderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare inert demilitarized genuine Japanese WW2 sling grenade. This grenade was simply named by Allied forces as a Sling Grenade due to the method of throwing. Known as the Taisho 7 (1919) was WWI grenade design. The Taisho era began in 1912, so in the Japanese date system 1919 would be the seventh year of the Taisho era, or Taisho 7. The design consists of an iron body that measures