German Stick Grenade fragmentation sleeve segmented
CA$395.00
The Germans copied the idea of a fragmentation sleeve from the Russian RDG33 grenade and the first version developed by the Waffen SS in 1942 was this smooth sleeve, followed soon by this model with segmented surface The sleeve slides onto the canister of the Model 1942 stick grenade to produce lethal shrapnel fragments instead of simply explosive concussion. Original, relic condition, missing retaining ring and spring clips that hold the sleeve onto the canister.
The Germans copied the idea of a fragmentation sleeve from the Russian RDG33 grenade and the first version developed by the Waffen SS in 1942 was this smooth sleeve, followed soon by this model with segmented surface The sleeve slides onto the canister of the Model 1942 stick grenade to produce lethal shrapnel fragments instead of simply explosive concussion. Original, relic condition, missing retaining ring and spring clips that hold the sleeve onto the canister.