Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Inert Ball Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate French Edged Weapons and the cracks allowed moisture

and the cracks allowed moisture to bubble up the finish

This rifle definitely looks to have been reconditioned at arsenal at some point

The very tip of the pennant is torn

These included the CROWN / CP black powder proof for muzzle loaders

Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Inert Ball Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate French Edged Weapons and the cracks allowed moistureOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the