Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB - The Firearms Forum

GGG · 11-13-2009, 02:21 AM

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

And here the French VB grenade

TRAP55 · 11-13-2009, 09:28 AM

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

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Originally Posted by TRAP55

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.

+1 on Patrick, he know his French weapons.

GGG · 11-16-2009, 12:34 AM

Thanks for the information!

I will try to contact him the next days. Maybe he can help.

Best wishes from Germany
Michael

11-13-2009, 02:21 AM	#1
GGG Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB 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 Attached Images __________________ Need a good book about German manufacturer codes? => get one from the author: >> ggbuch@web.de << -->

11-13-2009, 02:23 AM	#2
GGG Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Re: Question to rifle grenades WW1 / copy of French VB And here the French VB grenade Attached Images __________________ Need a good book about German manufacturer codes? => get one from the author: >> ggbuch@web.de <<

11-13-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	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. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum

11-16-2009, 12:34 AM	#5
GGG Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	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 __________________ Need a good book about German manufacturer codes? => get one from the author: >> ggbuch@web.de <<