cperkins510 Posted August 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2017 My dad and I were recently going through some boxes that had belonged to my grandfather. One of the items we found was a WWII era pineapple style grenade. I'm sure it is inert because he was always very safety conscious with his rifle collection, but I would like to know for sure. Can anyone recommend signs to look for, or better yet, a good means of having it inspected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted August 24, 2017 Share #2 Posted August 24, 2017 The most obvious sign is if there is a large hole on the bottom. Could you possibly post pictures? Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted August 24, 2017 Share #3 Posted August 24, 2017 ALWAYS treat any unknown ordnance with respect as if it were live. There is no "inspector" besides the local bomb squad that will confiscate it and blow it up (and not give you back the pieces). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted August 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2017 Is there any danger to unscrewing a GI MkII to see if it is filled and has a live fuze? I have read that Japanese grenades are highly dangerous because of the picritol explosive that crystallizes over time leaching into the threads. MkIIs had TNT flakes or black powder, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonmoen Posted August 24, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 24, 2017 Can you post a photo or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cperkins510 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted August 25, 2017 Hey thanks for the responses guys. Beyond my pay grade! I think my dad and I will just play it safe and turn it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted August 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 25, 2017 Post a photo first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cperkins510 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 25, 2017 Good thought, but the top and bottom look rusted solid together. Going with plan A. I'll try to get you a pic later. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ashooter Posted August 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 25, 2017 Call them and let them know what yo have found. Don't walk into the station and say look what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cperkins510 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted August 25, 2017 Makes sense. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted August 26, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2017 Pictures before you take it in would still be good...if it isn't questionable, better to find out...since once you turn it in, you will ever see it again, even if it is inert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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