This is a rare, refurbished British No. 23 Mills Bomb rifle grenade in outstanding condition. The grenade is completely empty and inert and is fitted with all of its internal components, making it an excellent example for display or any First World War collection.
The original cast-iron body remains in superb condition with no holes or structural damage, showing only light surface pitting. It has been carefully refurbished and repainted in what appears to be its original black finish. The grenade is complete with its safety pin, lever and the correct brass No. 23 base plug, which is maker marked and dated December 1916.
Recovered from the famous Somme battlefield, this is a scarce and highly desirable First World War relic dating from the 1916–1918 period. It is supplied complete with a laminated A5 information card detailing its history.
Designed by William Mills and officially adopted by the British Army in 1915, the Mills Bomb was the world's first widely successful modern fragmentation grenade and set the pattern for many later grenade designs. Its distinctive segmented "pineapple" body became one of the most recognisable symbols of the First World War.
The No. 23 variant was developed for use as both a hand grenade and a rifle grenade by fitting it with a special base plug to accept a launching rod. This increased its range and made it a valuable weapon in trench warfare, particularly during major offensives such as the Battle of the Somme.
This is a superb display example of one of Britain's most iconic First World War weapons. Complete, inert and dating to December 1916, it represents a rare opportunity to own an original piece of Somme battlefield history.
This is a rare, refurbished British No. 23 Mills Bomb rifle grenade in outstanding condition. The grenade is completely empty and inert and is fitted with all of its internal components, making it an excellent example for display or any First World War collection.
The original cast-iron body remains in superb condition with no holes or structural damage, showing only light surface pitting. It has been carefully refurbished and repainted in what appears to be its original black finish. The grenade is complete with its safety pin, lever and the correct brass No. 23 base plug, which is maker marked and dated December 1916.
Recovered from the famous Somme battlefield, this is a scarce and highly desirable First World War relic dating from the 1916–1918 period. It is supplied complete with a laminated A5 information card detailing its history.
Designed by William Mills and officially adopted by the British Army in 1915, the Mills Bomb was the world's first widely successful modern fragmentation grenade and set the pattern for many later grenade designs. Its distinctive segmented "pineapple" body became one of the most recognisable symbols of the First World War.
The No. 23 variant was developed for use as both a hand grenade and a rifle grenade by fitting it with a special base plug to accept a launching rod. This increased its range and made it a valuable weapon in trench warfare, particularly during major offensives such as the Battle of the Somme.
This is a superb display example of one of Britain's most iconic First World War weapons. Complete, inert and dating to December 1916, it represents a rare opportunity to own an original piece of Somme battlefield history.
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