ExperimentalNo68

Experimental Steel No68 Grenade

Here is an Experimental version of the No68 Anti
Tank Grenade. The standard models are made from
Mazac, an alloy of Alluminium and Zinc but this
version is constructed from steel.
These versions were produced for Ordnance board
trials in conection with production of No 68's for
India. The Indian's had no production facilities for
Mazac casting in the size and quantities required and
Mazac does not do to well in the hot humid climate
of india so an all steel model was required. These
were manufactured by W.H. BRISCOE & Co in
Birmingham and were produced in 1942. They have
no markings except the makers stamp on the body
and one of the fins. Internal components seem to be
the same as the standard grenade.
Unfortunately this one is missing the discharger disc.
Does anyone have one ?????