M24 Grenade help needed

[rott51]

I recently picked up this M24 grenade in great shape but have a small problem. Rolling around inside the head is part of the igniter and I cannot unscrew the head from the stick to get it out. I can see it looking down through the end of the handle. I am assuming the head has rusted on and I know it is probably just common sense what you do with a rusted junction, use some sort of WD-40 solution. However, I don't want to take a chance ruining any markings or paint. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ron

[rott51]

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[rott51]

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[rott51]

Last one.

[MG34NZ]

Hi Ron, Thats a superb Grenade and if its to tight to unscrew the head just leve it the way it is, its way to good to risk damage by forcing it and WD40 will risk blemishing the paint finish and possiably damage the ink stampings if they are still visiable, let alone risking the instructions unless you very carefully apply it. and even then the threads should be sealed with a fibre washer to keep moisture out
As I said because of the exceptional condition I would risk nothing more than a firm grip on the head and collar and a twist to try loosening it.

regards
MG334NZ

[rott51]

Thanks MG334NZ,
I think you are exactly correct. To much risk just to get that piece out. Thanks again, Ron

[Ferdinand W.]

M24 Stielhandgranate

Hi Ron,

I totally agree with MG34NZ !
Please leave it as it is. It is in a too good shape to risk anything, the "rolling" part is of no danger so it is simply not worth trying to unscrew the head.

Enjoy your early M24 ! Thanks for showing !

Best Regards,

Ferd

[jeeeensy]

Hi , The bit rolling around is the old fuse well that has been broken away to allow the contents to be emptied out, best advice is to leave it in one piece.
It has nice clear instructions and a nice matching handle. Overall an excellent grenade.

Regards
Nick

jeeez is that the time ,,,of to the pub for a pint

[rott51]

Thanks Nick.

[Glenn Barbaritz]

nice grenade Ron. I possess its Brother. mirror image of yours. Glenn

[rott51]

Thanks Glenn, I know how you like your M24's. I was wondering when you were going to chime in.

[John Hodgin]

Have a 40 I'll show later, without stenciling.