Grenade Markings

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First, please ignore the date on the pics. The batteries died and I didn't notice the date reset. Question is can anyone tell me who made this grenade? It has more than just a C. I bought it back some time ago and best me and the seller could tell it was used to make a lamp or something. The fuze has a hole through it. The bottom also has a hole drilled but it looks pretty smooth as if it may have been made that way? It also has what appears to be remnants of gold paint. I read some inert grenades were painted gold but then this one appears to maybe have been a home decoration at one time. Any thoughts about this one?

Thanks!

 

[AustinO]

M21 practice grenade mfg by the Crane Co.

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Outstanding! As you can see the paint is pretty much worn off the knobs and only in the grooves. Do you suspect the color is military applied for inert or a later home decoration? Any idea where I might get a better fuze for it?

 

Also is it worth the $10 or $15 I gave for it?

 

Thanks again.

[Garandomatic]

Hayes otoupalik sells complete fuzes for about 40 shipped. He hooked me up with mine.

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I'll send Hayes an email and see what he has.

Thanks

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I forgot to ask. When would this grenade have been made and which fuze would have been used?

 

Thanks again.