ww2collector1944 Posted June 11, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2021 Good afternoon, I recently purchased this grenade from the son of a korean war vet at a garage sale. I was wondering if you guys could let me know if this is real. Also, do you know if this could be wwii production? Any information or opinions are appreciated! Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskrieg Posted June 11, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2021 Blue paint denotes it is a training grenade. Im not sure how to read the spoon info. But it is a earlier spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 11, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 11, 2021 looks like a nice WW2 era trainer. Some were even converted from standard grenades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted June 11, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 11, 2021 The fuze/spoon appears to be an M10A3 which is quite common on those WW2 trainers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2collector1944 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted June 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, jmd62 said: The fuze/spoon appears to be an M10A3 which is quite common on those WW2 trainers wow thanks for the info! I guess it’s a real one and not a reproduction. Any idea how much these are worth? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2collector1944 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, daskrieg said: Blue paint denotes it is a training grenade. Im not sure how to read the spoon info. But it is a earlier spoon. thanks for the information! This is helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2collector1944 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, doyler said: looks like a nice WW2 era trainer. Some were even converted from standard grenades. thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted June 11, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, ww2collector1944 said: wow thanks for the info! I guess it’s a real one and not a reproduction. Any idea how much these are worth? Thank you! I see these around, depending on the condition of course, from around $125 to $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2collector1944 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted June 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, jmd62 said: I see these around, depending on the condition of course, from around $125 to $150. sounds great thank you for your help! I’m glad I was able to purchase it from the son of the veteran that told me some stories about his experience as a rear echelon soldier in Korea. Have great night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted June 11, 2021 Share #10 Posted June 11, 2021 Thanks, you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptainssurplus Posted June 11, 2021 Share #11 Posted June 11, 2021 This is a real MK2 practice/trainer. It's for sure $150+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottz63 Posted June 12, 2021 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2021 Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted June 12, 2021 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2021 Early trainer. Notice the pin ( not the pull pin) that half the pin is visible,where it contacts the spoon, it is flat on both ends. Later mods incorporated a half moon raised section the spoon contacted limiting it’s travel if gripped to tightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxrobot Posted June 15, 2021 Share #14 Posted June 15, 2021 If the hole in the bottom was threaded, it could have been a deactivated grenade. It appears that the hole is cast smooth indicating it was made as a training grenade. WW2 reenactors are looking for the type of fuze you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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