hand grenade simulator
Report a Mistake- Object Number 20070067-433
- Event 1945-1989 Cold War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer BPO
- Date Made 1959/05/
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - United States of America
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, ammunition
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1959/05/01
- Latest 1959/05/31
- Brand Name / Model M116
- Inscription SIMULATOR HAND GREANDE, M116A1 FIRING INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE SAFETY CLIP FROM FUSE LIGHTER. CAREFULLY PULL OFF CAP UNTIL CORD IS FREE OF CONTAINER. GRASP THE GRENADE IN THROWING HAND. JERK THE CORD AND IMMEDIATELY THROW. AFTER SIX SECONDS DELAY, THE GRENADE WILL EXPLODE. HAZARD: DANGEROUS WITHIN 15 FEET. DRY LEAVES AND GRASS MAY BE IGNITED WITHIN A RADIUS OF SEVERAL FEET. LOT No BPO-1-33 LOADED 5-59
- Materials Cardboard
- Service Component United States Army
- Measurements Length 11.2 cm, Outside Diameter 3.8 cm