Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Empire Edged Weapons It has fine walnut wood

It has fine walnut wood stock which has a French style "Fluted" grip with a butt cap

the soldier then had to push the back of the bolt forward until it locks into firing position

while later ones bear 'PATENT No

The cover does show wear and staining

when Italy entered the war on the side of Germany

Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Empire Edged Weapons It has fine walnut woodOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the