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Difference between revisions of "Model 1914 Ball Grenade"
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[[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | [[File:Mod1914a.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Model 1914 ball grenade without fuse.]] | ||
| − | The '''Model 1914 Ball Grenade''' is a French grenade. It is an improvement of the earlier 1847 ball grenade. The weapon was developed in 1914 during WW1 but manufacturing was delayed under the belief the war would be over quickly; so the grenade was first issued in 1915. | + | [[File:1914ballgrenadefuse.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Model 1914 ball grenade with fuse.]] |
| + | The '''Model 1914 Ball Grenade''' is a French grenade. It is an improvement of the earlier 1847 ball grenade. The weapon was developed in 1914 during WW1 but manufacturing was delayed under the belief the war would be over quickly; so the grenade was first issued in 1915. The grenade was attached to a strap in the soldier's wrist with a strap; the jerk as the grenade extends the strap and flies free by means of swivel-hook pulls the friction igniter and lights the fuse | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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'''Explosive:''' Blackpowder, Cheddite (Later versions) | '''Explosive:''' Blackpowder, Cheddite (Later versions) | ||
| − | '''Igniter:''' | + | '''Igniter:''' Friction |
'''Fuse Time:''' | '''Fuse Time:''' | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 9 February 2024
The Model 1914 Ball Grenade is a French grenade. It is an improvement of the earlier 1847 ball grenade. The weapon was developed in 1914 during WW1 but manufacturing was delayed under the belief the war would be over quickly; so the grenade was first issued in 1915. The grenade was attached to a strap in the soldier's wrist with a strap; the jerk as the grenade extends the strap and flies free by means of swivel-hook pulls the friction igniter and lights the fuse
Specifications
(1915-1920s)
Type: Hand-grenade
Total Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Weight explosives:0.2 lbs (0.1 kg) (Blackpowder)
Total length:
Explosive: Blackpowder, Cheddite (Later versions)
Igniter: Friction
Fuse Time:
The Model 1914 Ball Grenade and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdun: Visions of History | French soldiers | 1928 | ||
| Westfront 1918 | French Soldiers | 1930 | ||
| Death on the Nile (2022) | Used as booby trap | 2022 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield: 1918 | 2004 |