Chills0 Posted 28 January , 2023 Share Posted 28 January , 2023 Hi there, I wonder if anyone could help me? I have an incomplete Mills Grenade with some markings, and I really wanted to know what the stamps mean and possibly when this could have been produced? I usually collect WW1 letters and this was in a box with them, but it also had WW2 and older stuff so was very interested to learn more about it. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14276265 Posted 28 January , 2023 Share Posted 28 January , 2023 You have a WWII No.36M grenade made by Davis and Brocklesbury, Manchester, (VADIS on the base plug and body casting). The base plug was made by Strebor Diecasting, Radcliffe, Manchester (SDR) and assuming original to the grenade was supplied to Davis and Brocklesbury located nearby. The Z markings indicate the base plug and centre piece are zinc alloy (Mazak). The HJ Thormann centre piece was made in 1941 but finally inspected for use in 1944 - if original to the grenade, which it probably is, indicates one of the later continuous batch contracts from Davis and Brocklesbury. 265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills0 Posted 28 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 28 January , 2023 WOW that is great thank you so much! Really interesting. I very much appreciate your time to share your knowledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 28 January , 2023 Share Posted 28 January , 2023 (edited) 265, What would have been the explosive used in this grenade, and what charge? Regards, JMB Chills, nice looking example! Edited 28 January , 2023 by JMB1943 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14276265 Posted 28 January , 2023 Share Posted 28 January , 2023 6 minutes ago, JMB1943 said: 265, What would have been the explosive used in this grenade, and what charge? The green band indicates - for land service use - 20/80 baratol (i.e. 20% barium nitrate, 80% TNT). Nominally a 2 1/2 oz loading. 265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 29 January , 2023 Share Posted 29 January , 2023 All you need now is the matching VADIS marked lever and a filler screw. Nice original grenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills0 Posted 29 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 29 January , 2023 Thank you that is very good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman Posted 1 February , 2023 Share Posted 1 February , 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 18:37, 14276265 said: The green band indicates - for land service use - 20/80 baratol (i.e. 20% barium nitrate, 80% TNT). Nominally a 2 1/2 oz loading. 265 Actually the formular was 67 % Barium Nitrate 33 % TNT with small amount wax You are thinking of Amatol - Ammonium Nitrate And TNT The original filling was ammonal, ammonium nitrate, aluminum powder, charcoal sometimes with addition of TNT Ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air, also undergo shifts in crystal structure with temperature changes The M is for Mesopotamia to indicate filling suitable for hot humid climates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 1 February , 2023 Admin Share Posted 1 February , 2023 As this is off topic it will be locked. WW2talk.com is the best place for ww2 item discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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