Description
The tin plate body is cylindrical in shape except near the base, which is in the form of a truncated cone. The coned portion has a flat base in which the filling hole is formed. The hole is closed by a soldered lid. The tin plate closing arrangement at the head of the. body includes a threaded socket with a central pocket for the detonator. The socket receives the housing for the attachment of the fuze. The tin plate housing serves as an adapter for the attachment of the fuze to the body, and is in the form of a cap with a knurled periphery and a socket. The socket has a central hole and is threaded to engage with the socket in the body.
The Mk II model was introduced to enable this grenade to be used for training without incurring the risk of fire which attends the use of the Mk I. The Mk II model has a cylindrical body and is filled with titanium tetrachloride. The Grenade Mk II is used only in training and is not issued for use under service conditions. The Grenade Mk I I has a seamless body.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
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Source(s)
OP 1665, British Explosive Ordnance (1946)
