Original Finnish WWII M32 Inert Egg Hand Grenade – Model 32 Mortar Shell Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare, excellent and totally genuine BATF approved inert Finnish WWII M32 Hand Grenade / Mortar Shell M32. This example is unable to be rendered live again and be used as an explosive device.

Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

This 47mm mortar shell was used by the Finnish army during WW2, and had a System 32 fuse fitted. The tail section was removed and the base was sealed with a plug. It was used as an offensive hand grenade despite the mortar name.

The fuse is an M32. Rather simple fuse design, but apparently reliable design which remained as the standard fuse type for these grenades through World War 2. Nothing suggests that there are real problems with fragmentation of these grenades (besides fragmentation pattern probably being very random – like in most hand grenades of the era). The reason why there was no problems with fragmentation might be related to the fact that the Finns used only TNT in hand grenades that they manufactured – not some less effective explosive. This example is no longer marked.

Offered in overall excellent condition, these are exceptionally difficult to find in the U.S. collector’s market. This example still has the top and bottom unscrew, and does not retain the aluminum shield for the fuse.