Sporting grenade?

[Infanteer]

Is this one of the grenades that were used for throwing competitions?

[Infanteer]

Ink markings

[Infanteer]

I've seen these for sale before so someone must know something about it. Anybody want to share their wisdom?

[Glenn Barbaritz]

the only thing I can think of is a training grenade. I know those look different but I cant see what other purpose it would have. Glenn

[whsammler]

I have to agree with Glenn on this one. This may be a training grenade. I have seen these before advertized as training grenades but I have never seen any thing in print about them.

This may have been made just to pratice throwing ect.....

The most common training stick grenades that I have seen that are confirmed all have perferated heads. The heads where painted red. The handles are just like their explosive cousins you could install a fuze and arm it and chuck it for a more realistic experience.

Here is a photo I found on the net.

[Infanteer]

Thanks for the photo whsammler. That is what I think of when someone mentions a training grenade. The reason I was thinking that the grenade I posted was a sporting grenade is that it is only good for throwing and is smaller than a real grenade. I do know that there were "grenade" throwing competitions at some of the military theme sporting competitions. I would think that if the military had a training grenade for throwing practice that it would be full size and a bit heavier. But of course I don't know for sure and that is why I am seeking assistance. Thanks for the responses so far.

Steve

[Glenn Barbaritz]

Thanks for the photo whsammler. That is what I think of when someone mentions a training grenade. The reason I was thinking that the grenade I posted was a sporting grenade is that it is only good for throwing and is smaller than a real grenade. I do know that there were "grenade" throwing competitions at some of the military theme sporting competitions. I would think that if the military had a training grenade for throwing practice that it would be full size and a bit heavier. But of course I don't know for sure and that is why I am seeking assistance. Thanks for the responses so far.

Steve

good theory Steve. but I am at a loss. I will agree though that if yours is smaller and lighter than why would it be used as a practice. you would want the practice as close to the real thing as possible. so perhaps you are right. Glenn

[Bill Grist]

Training Grenades

Here are a couple of training grenades from my collection.. Showing markings and the (Ub) which is marked on German ordnance items which are used for training..Enjoy BILL

[Bill Grist]

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[Glenn Barbaritz]

very nice examples Bill. I like the Ub marking. Glenn

[whsammler]

Nice rigs Bill,

I had no idea they where still making these as late as 1944.

That BRB44 is a real gem with the pressed tangs to hold the head flange on.

Thanks for sharing.