Original French WWII Inert Grenade à Main DF 37 Offensive Grenade With Mle.35 Fuze Spanish Artillery on a white backer

on a white backer

This example was delivered to South Carolina in 1877 as one of only 350 units ordered

This is a most unusual Infantry sidearm we've not encountered before

50" caliber

Cartridge Type: Powder and Percussion cap with Shot / Slug

Original French WWII Inert Grenade à Main DF 37 Offensive Grenade With Mle.35 Fuze Spanish Artillery on a white backerOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. The French DF37 was a French Pre WWII design hand "offensive" type hand grenade. It was put into service in 1937 together with OF 37 defensive hand grenades. Both grenades were typically used with Mle 1935 fuse while later variations