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**Infanteer** · 05-26-2006, 11:56 PM

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**Infanteer** · 05-28-2006, 05:38 PM

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

**Glenn Barbaritz** · 05-28-2006, 06:07 PM

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** · 05-28-2006, 07:16 PM

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.

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**Infanteer** · 05-28-2006, 09:55 PM

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** · 05-29-2006, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by 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

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** · 05-29-2006, 10:21 AM

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

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**Bill Grist** · 05-29-2006, 10:22 AM

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**Bill Grist** · 05-29-2006, 10:23 AM

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**Glenn Barbaritz** · 05-29-2006, 10:51 AM

very nice examples Bill. I like the Ub marking.

Glenn

**whsammler** · 05-29-2006, 12:56 PM

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.

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