kmad Posted 20 August , 2019 Share Posted 20 August , 2019 Hi All I just purchased this little item I taught it would look quiet well on the office desk I don't normally go in for trench art but i liked this item any comments welcome regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrinvs Posted 20 August , 2019 Share Posted 20 August , 2019 Made from the casing of a Model 17 Eierhandgranate: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_17_grenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 21 August , 2019 Share Posted 21 August , 2019 Very nice. Not seen that type before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmad Posted 21 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 21 August , 2019 I will be picking up the item tonight for the sake of completion of the post I will take some measurements of the item and try and determine the calibre of the bullets Regards and thanks for interest Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calibre792x57.y Posted 21 August , 2019 Share Posted 21 August , 2019 Offhand would say that the bullets are the French Balle D 8.0 mm, made of a copper alloy. SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 21 August , 2019 Share Posted 21 August , 2019 Hi what are the makers marks on the base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 21 August , 2019 Share Posted 21 August , 2019 Not all had maker marks. About 50% in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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