Original U.S. WWII Rare O.S.S. Experimental T15 Beano Ball Grenade with Fuze Cap - Inert

Original Item. Only One Available. The T15 Beano Hand Grenade was a further development of the T13 Beano grenade as an offensive spherical impact-detonating hand grenade with a magnesium body. This experimental grenade was developed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The T15 Beano grenade had a special textured paint finish for a better grip. The grenade used the T14 “strike anywhere” percussion fuze under a protective screw cap. The T15 was not adopted for use before the conclusion of WWII.

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 NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

This is a very scarce example of the short-lived T15 “Beano” grenade. The T15 grenade is almost entirely of magnesium construction with a special textured paint finish for a better grip. It used a simple "strike anywhere" percussion time fuze under a protective screw cap.

This example is missing the fuze but retains the hatched fuze cap. The fuze cap does not screw on entirely and when screwed right too far will unscrew as it skips over a thread. It still sits well for display. The grenade is very light. There is good retention of the paint but there is some heavy loss as shown. 

An outstanding example, the first of its kind we have ever offered. Ready for further research and display.