Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Ground-Dug Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever - Relic Condition Category_MG 42 Mounts Now this is something RARELY

Now this is something RARELY encountered and only the second one we have ever had

The trigger and main spring are quite strong

This example is marked E40 under the flap

Only a couple available

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Ground-Dug Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever - Relic Condition Category_MG 42 Mounts Now this is something RARELYOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an original U. S. WWI Mk. I defensive fragmentation grenade in heavily excavated relic condition, retaining its original style fuze assembly and, most importantly, the distinctive operating lever that is so often missing from surviving examples. The body is heavily oxidized from prolonged burial, the lower screw is absent, and the fuze is seized firmly in place. The grenade appears to have been sealed or