Typically the m10a1 levers are longer than this one, sugesting its an early model. Jan, 2011 anything is possible with grenade spoons but it shows in bruce canfields book, us infantry weapons of wwii that m200a1 and m200a2 spoons were used on colored smoke grenades and irritant grenades. Pineapple grenade by tim dorsey, published by william morrow. For centuries, the hand grenade has proven useful for clearing out pesky enemy emplacements. Sunsentinel pineapple grenade displays dorseys talents as a comedian, a florida historian, a political and social commentator, and a wellseasoned writer. This is a replica of the us military mk 2mk 2 fragmentation grenade that was first. Perhaps better known as the pineapple grenade for its patterned grooved metal body, the mk ii served in the latter months of world war 1 and throughout world war 2, the korean war, the vietnam war and various other period conflicts during its operational tenure. The myth behind the classic pineapple grenade war is boring. Improvised grenades and their use by mexican cartels. The grenades were a us mk2 pineapple hand grenade, a japanese type 97 hand grenade and a japanese type 99 hand grenade. I design, when the basic lemon shaped body style of 40segments in 8columns of 5rows with a grooved neck was established. I have wanted to add a wwii grenade to the collection for quite some time. Tim dorsey always makes me laugh and this book was no exception.
A practice variant of the mk ii was also available containing a reduced charge of black powder. The cast mark l in a diamond logo indicates the original manufacturer of the grenade. Replica pineapple hand grenade the national wwii museum. Skeleton grenade funny vinyl decal sticker jdm mk2 hand vietnam ww2 pineapple 97. Cant site you the exact law but the training aid fuses are not available for a pretty good reason, i remember one of my knuckleheads making a semi real grenade with some training aid parts and some black powder, bad news all around plus the illegality of the device plus an actual fuse inserted.
Commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure, the mk2 has grooves in its castiron shell to aid in gripping the grenade. This example has a ww2era fuze design as can be seen from the front of the spoon curling over rather than under the hinge at the front. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. There are a total of 45 hand grenades in the military factory. Convertible pouch w 2 mk2 style pineapple grenades inert heavy duty grenade pouch can be used with different sized grenades up to 6 inch high which means a smoke or brewski can be carried too. The grenade was a prolific infantry weapon during world war 2, used in all manner of lethal ways against the enemy. Wwii mk 2 cast iron pineapple grenade international. The resin would chip, and reveal the cream colored molding. M10a3 mk2 a1 defensive hand grenade 1945 lot world war ii era mk2 grenade in restoration recovered in brazil rj in 20jpg 1,617. Functional replica wwii mkii fragmentation pineapple hand.
The grenade is a reproduction faithfully molded from the original. The body of the lighter is a real 1940s era mark 2 pineapple grenade body. Armed forces during world war ii and later conflicts including veitnam. Convertible pouch with 2 mk2 pineapple grenades inert. Commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure, the mk2 has grooves in its castiron shell to aid in gripping the grenade which give it the appearance of a pineapple fruit. I will look through my collection and see what shape my m200a1 spoons are.
Mk 2 pineapple hand grenade fragmentation hand grenade. But this brief article should arm the collector with enough knowledge to know what to look for when separating his or her find into wwii or later vintage. See more ideas about weapons, guns and ammo and military weapons. Cannot be shipped outside of the united states, fpo or apo addresses or to the state of california in accordance with california penal code 12020. Perfect for museum, school exhibit, demonstration or theatrical use. This grenade used body type 2 and later body type 3. American ww2 pineapple hand grenade with separate lever and pin. Mix one part florida trivia, one part bad guy and one more crazy scheme and youve got a hilarious tale of epic proportions. Mar 29, 2016 well, first you must understand what each grenade is designed to do and what purpose its supposed to be used for. Intended as a fragmentation weapon, the effective range was 30 yards. A really nice early wwii mk2 grenade brought back by. Miniature replica military pineapple grenade mk2 hat or lapel pin h14788hd66.
I had been using two old replica ordnance replicas. Buy pineapple grenade at army surplus world army surplus world. Mk2 pineapple hand grenade dummy painted mk2 pineapple hand. It appears that the m21 grenade was designated in 194344. Pouch flaps have three settings for size and each flap can be used independently of the other so multiple sized grenades can be carried and secured. The ballroom at church street and the neighboring orchid garden are being demolished at years end to make way for a new downtown orlando office tower, leaving some couples scrambling to find alternate sites. Category mysteryhumor publication date july 10, 2012. For this topic, i have included a group photo of all three grenades, but of course will concentrate on the us mk2 grenade.
Convinced that he may be wasting his considerable talent for mayhem by confining himself to killing bad guys one at a time, serge decides to go global. The grenade which would remain in yellow paint took almost an entire 3 ounce can of the testors paint. Replacing the failed mk 1 grenade of 1917, it was standardized in 1920 as. Its always a wild ride when dorseys at the wheel, and with pineapple grenade he delivers his most explosively hilarious road trip to date.
Its always a wild ride when dorseys at the wheel, and with pineapple grenade he delivers. Buy pineapple grenade at army surplus world army surplus. Generally, a grenade consists of an explosive charge, a detonating mechanism, and firing pin inside the grenade to trigger the detonating mechanism. The funnysad part about this story is that when it comes down to. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These are the same pineapple style grenades used by production companies shooting war movies. You must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. See more ideas about pineapple, grenade tattoo and military weapons. The replica ordnance grenades were good, but they were resin and fragile. Not only is the geometry of the grenade body wrong, the current issue fuse and spoon. A grenade is an explosive weapon typically thrown by hand, but can also refer to projectiles shot out of grenade launchers. The ballroom at church street closing in the fall news. The green stuff is a yellow varnish applied to the base plug with the grenade inverted.
It was the standard issue antipersonnel grenade used during world war ii and in later conflicts, including the vietnam war. Simply the most visually and functionally authentic inert replica on the market. The mk ii was standardized in 1920 replacing the mk. Discontinued sometime in the 1950s shown is a 1953 dated example with the m205a1 practice fuze. It is commonly referred to as the pineapple because of its shape and external serration. This sectioned grenade is an early type which is fitted with the mkii bouchon as used after ww1.
Having grenades designated similarly could cause problems when ordered from supply. Pineapple grenade serge storms, book 15 by tim dorsey. The stick grenade is designed to be an offensive hand grenade. The mk 2 defensive hand grenade sometimes written mk ii is a. The documentation i have states that the mkiia1 designation is given to a mkii grenade with a m10a3 fuze as a way to notify the troops that the grenade is noiseless and flashless as opposed to the earlier m10 series fuzes which made noise and smoke when the fuze was functioned.
The mkii pineapple grenade was the standard issue us grenade during wwii. Pineapple grenade is a topsyturvy, slaphappy romp through florida. Its distinct lemon shape led it to being nicknamed the lemon grenade compare the russian f1 grenade and american mk 2 pineapple grenade, with similar nicknames. The mk iimk 2 series fragmentation grenade was the standard american army infantry hand grenade from 1918 until the 1960s. The mk ii hand grenade or pineapple grenade was a fragmentation grenade that was used by the united states during world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and vietnam war. Pineapple grenade is another out there crazy adventure with serge and coleman. Hi, this us mkii he grenade dates from around 1943. This type grenade was used in wwii and features a 3piece full size cast steel body dummy mark ii pineapple grenade with removable fuse assembly, spoon, pin and ring. The pineapple grenade is a classic of modern weaponry.
Recently i began looking for suitable grenades for my impression. If youre like me, you probably assumed the square sections were like premade fragments that would break apart when the grenade exploded, showering your enemy with lethal and neatly uniform. The funnysad part about this story is that when it comes down to the politics and politicians portrayed in it. Pineapple grenade funny vinyl decal sticker jdm mk2 hand grenade vietnam ww2 98. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz.
Replacing the failed mk 1 grenade of 1917, it was standardized in 1920 as the mk ii, and redesignated the mk 2 on april 2, 1945. The m26 is a fragmentation hand grenade made by the united states the m26 is a fragmentation grenade developed by the united states military. Functional inert replica wwii mkii fragmentation pineapple hand grenade with m10a2 series fuse. Two of the regions most popular spots for weddings and receptions are closing this fall. It was initially fitted with the m10 igniting fuze with a short lever.
This replica mk2 or pineapple hand grenade comes with a built in lighter. Original storage and shipping tube for ww2 mk2 pineapple hand grenades. Army is designing its first new grenade in 40 years. No grenade is actually included, these are offered empty, genuine wwii eras so some are a bit dusty but are offered complete and clean on the inside. Pineapple mk2 hand grenade replica movie replicas direct. Many weddings, receptions and special events have taken place inside the ballroom at church. Unlike most other pieces in my collection that go boom, this one no longer can and, thankfully so. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Serge is a spy, so get ready to duck and cover when pineapple grenade goes on sale wherever books are sold on january 24, 2012. The grenade with a filling of ec blank fire powder was adopted as standard on oct 21, 1926. Defensive grenades are used against attacking enemy forces and usually have bodies made of steel notched to explode into deadly metal shrapnelthink the grooves on the iconic mk. There are a total of 22 ww2 grenades 1939 1945 in the military factory. Gainesville times a guy book, a real mans man kind of novel.
Cast from an original with an original spoon trigger device. See more ideas about world war two, world war and war. Improvised grenades and their use by mexican cartels blue pin painted over to disguise the most common modified grenades seized are the m69 practice grenades, m67m33 grenades, the mkii pineapple type grenade and novelty grenades. Storms series and tim dorsey comes through again with a novel that not only is a mystery full of action but is also full of humor. Us ww2 pineapple grenade rubber replica mk2 hand grenade. A grey body indicates a loaded body and it was fitted with the altered mk1 fuze. It has the clasic pineapple shape, lead filler plug, and rounded shoulders. Replica grenade this grenade is a replica of an mk2 pineapple hand grenade.
In pineapple grenade, the incomparable serge takes up spying for the president of a banana republic, and now homeland security wants to bring him down. The mk 2 grenade is a fragmentation type antipersonnel hand grenade introduced by the u. Mk2 pineapple hand grenade dummy inert mk2 pineapple hand. The grenade was commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its pineapple shape. Novelty grenades spent training grenades can be cheaply bought at armynavy surplus stores, gun shows, and online. Tim dorsey is the author of multiple bestselling novels, including pineapple grenade, a new york times bestseller. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. What made the experience of listening to pineapple grenade the most enjoyable. It was widely used during wwii until the 1970s when it was replaced by the m26, and later m26a1, grenade.
Mk 2 pineapple hand grenade fragmentation hand grenade the mk 2 series of hand grenades in us service were standardized in 1920 and lived on through the 1960s. Traders shoppers guide, call 3076348895, visit us at 2021 warren ave or online 247 at. Well, after much searching i came across this gorgeous example for a very reasonable price. While in use during active warfare, grenades of this class were filled with tnt and a small length of safety fuse terminated with a black powder igniter charge. Replica pineapple hand grenade this grenade is a replica of an mk2 pineapple hand grenade. With the elimination of the filling plug on the he body, towards the end of the war, a new practice grenade was needed. Ii hand grenade was born at the end of wwi, the child of the failed mk. Virtually all wwii mkii pineapple grenades advertised are terribly inaccurate chinese made iron castings threaded to accept a modern surplus grenade fuse.
Most likely it was simply a redesignation of the mk. The grooves and knobs gave it the appearance of a pineapple, and are the origin of that. Much more could be, and has been, written about the classic american hand grenade of wwii. Complete nonfunctional pineapple mk2 grenade replica includes head, ring and spoon assembly. Mk2 pineapple hand grenade dummy inert, mk2 pineapple hand grenade inert these are hollow and made of cast iron. Replica grenades are nearly identical to the real thing. This pineapple style inert grenade makes a perfect gift, desk paperweight, military shadow box or other fun projects. Before becoming a fulltime writer, he was a police and courts reporter for the alabama journal and a night metro editor for the tampa tribune. Pineapple grenade serge storms, book 15 by tim dorsey book cover, description, publication history. I couldnt wait to get back in the car to listen to more of it. Mk 2 hand grenade internet movie firearms database guns. It entered service around 1952 and was used in combat during the korean war. The mk 2 defensive hand grenade is a fragmentation hand grenade sometimes written mk ii used by the u.
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