Original Italian WWI Lenticolare M14 Discus Hand Grenade with Brass Fuze Holder - Inert

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely M14 Discus grenade offered in very good condition with original paint and the original brass fuze cover! It's very rare to see an Italian Lenticolare M14 Discus grenade in this nice and complete condition. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines. Like all deactivated ordnance, this grenade is Not Available for Export. 

As the name suggests, these grenades have a lenticular "biconvex" shape, just like the discus thrown in Track & Field events. The grenade was also thrown the same way, with the spin imparted aiding in the stability of flight. It was detonated by a cord fuze, which was held in place by the brass fuze cap. The fuze would be lit before throwing, and would hopefully be timed right so it detonated soon after landing.

This example is in great shape, with the original brass fuse cover/holder, and still unscrews to show the internal structure. The interior is in good shape, and still has some of the original protective paint. There is also a small metal bracket on the outside, which is in great condition, often breaking off. It was likely some sort of belt attachment. Measures approximately 4 1/2 inches across.

A very nice example of a rare WWI Italian grenade, ready to display!