Original British WWI No.24 Mk I Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert Original Machine Guns with a rare Ivoroid grip

with a rare Ivoroid grip

In the late 1930s

There are focus diopter adjustments on both sides

but was removed from the operation due to there being insufficient transport aircraft to carry all three divisions into combat

The projectile is also in good shape

Original British WWI No.24 Mk I Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert Original Machine Guns with a rare Ivoroid gripOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the principal rifle grenades used by British forces during WWI, introduced into western front service in June of 1917. Offered in totally inert, BATF complaint non functional condition. Not available for export. This example is in very nice condition, and measures 15 1 4 inches in overall length, with a 9 3 4 inch bore rod and 3 1 2 inch long explosive head. There is some rust