Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII Grenade by Howard & Bullough - Dated April 1918

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a (No 5) No. 23 MkII "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 and the original pull pin. Like all deactivated ordnance, this grenade is Not Available for Export. The bomb retains all of its original markings which provide much detail into its maker and date of manufacture. The bomb is marked HB and H&B in several spots, verifying the maker as Howard & Bullough Ltd. a textile manufacturer out of Accrington, Lancashire. The bottom plug is marked HB 4 18 No23 III. The 4 18 indicates a manufacture date of April 1918. The grenade is in overall phenomenal shape, one of the best we have seen. The No. 23 Mk 1, the hand/rifle-grenade had a base plug drilled with a threaded hole for a rifle launching rod. The No. 23 Mk II had