Original Rare Austrian inert Type HdGr-69 Plastic Fragmentation Hand Grenade by ARGES French Antique Guns "He won a gold medal

"He won a gold medal

though there is no rear sight or cocking handle fitted to this example

this around-the-clock work took up all of his time

Q64 indicating that it was manufactured by Quist in the German city of Esslingen

Drum Head Diameter- 14

Original Rare Austrian inert Type HdGr-69 Plastic Fragmentation Hand Grenade by ARGES French Antique Guns "He won a gold medalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. During the second half of the 20th century, the company ARGES of Austria led the world in new and innovative designs for plastic bodied hand grenades. This example is the HandGranate Type 69 (HdGr69) Defensive fragmentation hand grenade.