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GGG	11-13-2009 02:21 AM

Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB

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Hi everybody,
I have a question concerning the American copy of the French VB rifle grenades in WW1.

I'm looking for information how the American grenade differes from the French one. Both grenades look the same on the first view.
Are there any different markings?

I have the American launcher "US Model of 1917" and looking for a deactivated American made grenade for it. But first of all I have to know how to differ the copy from the French original.

Thanks and best wishes
Michael

GGG	11-13-2009 02:23 AM

Re: Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB

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And here the French VB grenade

TRAP55

11-13-2009 09:28 AM

Re: Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB

Patrick, aka 1886lebel on the Surplus Rifle Forums is a wealth of information on these, he has several in his collection, and some copies they use in reenactments. Pat is a great guy, contact him and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to help you.

Helix_FR

11-13-2009 04:16 PM

Re: Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB

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Originally Posted by TRAP55 (Post 538100)

+1 on Patrick, he know his French weapons.

GGG	11-16-2009 12:34 AM

Re: Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB

Thanks for the information! :)
I will try to contact him the next days. Maybe he can help.

Best wishes from Germany
Michael

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