Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Partial Billant Modèle 1916 Fuse - Inert Antique Remingtons probably repainted at the factory

probably repainted at the factory before issue

Serial Number: 85722

It also has a translucent panel on the rear

The original Colt Factory Authenticity Letter dated July 1st

Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Partial Billant Modèle 1916 Fuse - Inert Antique Remingtons probably repainted at the factoryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert BATF compliant genuine World War One French F1 Grenade with a heavily broken and partial Billant Modle 1916 fuse offered in rough condition. This was the fourth and most effective type of fuse used with the F1 grenade during WWI. The first fuse was a simple lit wick type, which had obvious drawbacks. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or