Original Italian WWII Model 35 Red Devil Grenade by Societa Romana - Bomba a Mano Mod. 35 - Dated 1990

Original Item: Only One Available. Offered in good condition with original paint, internal components, and even the original pull tab! This is a very scarce example being from one of the last years of production, 1990. This piece shows over 40 years of development as these were used extensively during World War II. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines.

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Officially called Italian Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, these were a series of high explosive hand grenades used by the Italian Army during World War II. There were three main variation which were apparently developed more or less simultaneously and all have same numerical designation; Mod.35. They are offensive types of thin sheet metal construction (mostly aluminum) with All-ways impact fuzes. Painted a vivid red and having a notorious reputation of being dangerous when found in an unexploded condition they were nicknamed "Red Devils" by the British during the 1941-42 desert campaigns. The SCRM version was definitely the most advanced of the various models, and this version continued to be used up into the 1970s.

This example is in good shape, with much of the original paint present with heavy loss, oxidation, and denting. It has the original spoon, the original rubber pull tab, small safety chain, but it is not entirely inserted correctly. It will still look great for display. The bottom unscrews with force, allowing the internal structure to be viewed and inspected. The stamps on the metal read:

SETA-2-269 1990

This example has just about all of the various internal components, without explosives of course.

These grenades are commonly identified by the manufacturer's company markings stamped on the grenade. The SRCM is embossed with SETA (on the spoon) short for Società Romana Costruzioni Meccaniche. The SCRM has an interesting internal safety feature that sets it apart from the OTO and Breda designs. It remained virtually unchanged throughout its decades-long service.

Comes ready for display.