Original British WWI Mills Bomb No. 5 MKI Grenade Dated April, 1916 Category_Spade Grip Assembly which we assume is to

which we assume is to help keep straps in place

” The last portion of this description alludes to another important change in the Army’s appearance: The regulation button

and still have a good deal of the original checkering

As one of the oldest Regiments in the British army it took part in much of British Military History including the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

The same serial number is also stamped into the rear stock between the trigger guard and rear swivel

Original British WWI Mills Bomb No. 5 MKI Grenade Dated April, 1916 Category_Spade Grip Assembly which we assume is toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice BATF approved totally inert example of a No. 5 MkI "Mills Bomb" Grenade. This is the first version of the "Mills Bomb" produced, and was one of the standard grenades used by British forces during WWI. This wonderful example is complete with internal parts including the spring loaded ignition (no explosives!) and the original pull pin. It is totally inert, and cannot be converted to an explosive