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-70%Original Italian WWII Excelsior-Thevenot P2 "Ballerina" Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Reshafted - Inert—
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Italian WWII Excelsior-Thevenot P2 Stick Fragmentation grenade, a very rare grenade to find, offered in totally inert condition. The grenade, often nicknamed "Ballerina", is definitely an interesting design, and this is only the second example we have even seen. This example appears to have been re-shafted.
Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are NOT considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is totally inert. NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.
It is a "defensive" design, and features a warhead filled with shrapnel and explosives. It features a fuse with a propeller on the end, which would release the striker pin during flight, and it was intended to detonate on impact. As originally produced these had a "skirt" around the handle, intended to make sure it flew in the correct direction to activate the fuse. Even with this provision, there were many grenades that failed to arm in the air, landing with no explosion.
This example definitely looks to be one such "dud", and probably was left on the field for some time, resulting in oxidation to the warhead, as well as rotting out of the "skirt". Several of the wings are missing as well, but it still spins and unscrews. The belt hook is also still intact. The shaft was added later with brass tacks attaching it to the head. It measures roughly 13” in length.
These are exceptionally rare! Ready to display!
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Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Italian WWII Excelsior-Thevenot P2 Stick Fragmentation grenade, a very rare grenade to find, offered in totally inert condition. The grenade, often nicknamed "Ballerina", is definitely an interesting design, and this is only the second example we have even seen. This example appears to have been re-shafted.
Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are NOT considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is totally inert. NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.
It is a "defensive" design, and features a warhead filled with shrapnel and explosives. It features a fuse with a propeller on the end, which would release the striker pin during flight, and it was intended to detonate on impact. As originally produced these had a "skirt" around the handle, intended to make sure it flew in the correct direction to activate the fuse. Even with this provision, there were many grenades that failed to arm in the air, landing with no explosion.
This example definitely looks to be one such "dud", and probably was left on the field for some time, resulting in oxidation to the warhead, as well as rotting out of the "skirt". Several of the wings are missing as well, but it still spins and unscrews. The belt hook is also still intact. The shaft was added later with brass tacks attaching it to the head. It measures roughly 13” in length.
These are exceptionally rare! Ready to display!
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