Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII With Cup Discharger Plate - Both Dated 1917

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 (no explosives!) and the original pull pin as well as the base plate which works perfect as a display stand! Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT. 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 a new-style iron base plug that was easier to tighten with the fingers without the need for a spanner. The No. 23 Mk III was