WW1 Dummy No 5 Training Grenade

[muckaroon1960]

Bought this WW1 Training Grenade from a local collectibles/antique shop.

It is dated on the bottom plate 1916. Made by S.B & Co Ltd and is a mark 5.

There are also some casting marks on the main body. Striker, spring and primer are all there and it does work as, in it strikes the "Inert" primer.

I have researched the S.B & Co but cannot find any information on the net?

Edited May 11, 2013 by muckaroon1960

[muckaroon1960]

Other view of the grenade showing filler cap. Looks like someone has tried to remove it in the past?

Edited May 11, 2013 by muckaroon1960

[muckaroon1960]

Base screw.

[muckaroon1960]

Casting marks, looks like an F and a C?

[Brian Wolfe]

A very nice addition to your collection. This is the first one of these I've seen though inert specimens of the "real deal" seem to abound at local shows.

I hope some of the members who know more about this will post.

I am wondering if these might be quite scarce.

Thanks for posting it.

Regards

Brian

[Tony]

This site shows a few different kinds of practise grenades, mentions S B & Co but doen't say anything about the maker http://www.millsgrenades.co.uk/No5mk1grenades2.htm

Tony