FYI. I was still using these in 1974 in 2 Para (British Army). Not just training but throwing live grenades as well. Nice to see the old girl. Didnt throw enough of them to form a definitive opinion that there was a tendency, for whatever reason, for the baseplate to come back towards the thrower. Never experienced it myself but that was the opinion of the old sweats at the time.
1974! I know they made many, many millions of these things, and I'm sure old stocks would be used up until gone. To have been able to throw this historical type is pretty amazing. This is the first I here of the baseplate possibly coming back at you. DUCK!!! Thanks for watching and adding to the story. Much appreciated Peter!
Old mills grenades turn up every now and then in my part of the UK, usually disguared or lost by home guard when ww2 ended , I took one to school that I found in the early 70s once. My old teacher who was a french resistance fighter took it off me and gave me a smack in the ear ,, no matter how much I protested that ide been kicking it around for ages and the pin and lever wasent on it he still gave it to the police ,
Really nice video. You inspired me to actually make my video today also showing the original "DRILL" inert fuze assembly if you want to have a look at what the fuze looks like. My 36 is from my grandpa and it's painted in flaky white paint since it was for training purposes only.
So glad you enjoyed this video. I am lucky to have been able to purchase the replica fuses I have for mine. I have never been able to find anyone selling them since. Thanks again for watching and commenting techwg!
Thank you to waswilly wantana for updating information on markings of Z WD C. "Zinc Wolverhampton Die Casting Co." I appreciate comments and corrections, or added information on any of the items I review on my channel. Thanks waswilly!
Thank you. Good to have someone correctly designate this grenade-in the video title-as the No. 36M, instead of No. 36 or ‘Mills bomb’ etcetera. Real history is not to be found in comics or coffee table books! N.B. M is for Mesopotamia.
He joined the boy soldiers in 1958 but they were using up old stock i think. They didn't get the FN till 1960 but front like infantry had it before that.
What the hell are boy soldiers? Do you mean the Reserves? "You Bastard! " If I wasn't old and flabby, I'd love to join up again. Chucking hand grenades was a lot of fun! I heard something like 67,000 FN's are, or have been destroyed by our government. That's our tax dollars down the drain, and a lot of cool rifles unavailable for surplus purchase. Would you not get in line for one? Let's say $250.00? Thanks Gungeek.
Wartime relic! Where is Winchester? There is a fellow on ebay selling 9 of these of various different manufacturers. What markings can you make out? There is also a fellow on the internet who has a lot of colour photos of the No.36 grenades and bases, which helps identify where yours was made. I have fun collecting, and have satisfaction sharing, and hopefully helping others gather information. Thanks Kieran.
UA-cam has missed notifying me on a ton of comments, your's included. Only found it now. Thanks very much for adding valuable information to my video. Thanks Dayton!
Awesome! It is not always easy to track down information. I Really appreciate when someone lets me know they have more information. I hope those who watch this video reads your comment. I will see about putting in a footnote giving you credit for the explanation on Z WD C. Thank you so much for watching and commenting waswilly wantana!
Thank you so much! I'm happy to have you aboard, and have a mountain of military items yet to come. Been real busy lately, but I'm sure you will not be disappointed once I get rolling again on some new videos, Thanks WollongongWacko!
I'm pretty sure if you don't know if it's live or not, your local police would find out. You would have to call. Don't take it to them. Get all step by step procedures that they ask you to follow. I am sorry, but I know what I would do, but legally I can not advise you any further, other than suggesting you involve the authorities. Good luck roy henion.
FYI. I was still using these in 1974 in 2 Para (British Army). Not just training but throwing live grenades as well. Nice to see the old girl. Didnt throw enough of them to form a definitive opinion that there was a tendency, for whatever reason, for the baseplate to come back towards the thrower. Never experienced it myself but that was the opinion of the old sweats at the time.
1974! I know they made many, many millions of these things, and I'm sure old stocks would be used up until gone. To have been able to throw this historical type is pretty amazing. This is the first I here of the baseplate possibly coming back at you. DUCK!!! Thanks for watching and adding to the story. Much appreciated Peter!
Old mills grenades turn up every now and then in my part of the UK, usually disguared or lost by home guard when ww2 ended , I took one to school that I found in the early 70s once.
My old teacher who was a french resistance fighter took it off me and gave me a smack in the ear ,, no matter how much I protested that ide been kicking it around for ages and the pin and lever wasent on it he still gave it to the police ,
Damn! Your teacher as a French resitance fighter would have known it was enert. You got robbed! Thank you!
@@gunnerjames1056 I was 🤣 it probably ended up as a paperweight
@@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069 Hopefully not destroyed or thrown out.
Really nice video. You inspired me to actually make my video today also showing the original "DRILL" inert fuze assembly if you want to have a look at what the fuze looks like. My 36 is from my grandpa and it's painted in flaky white paint since it was for training purposes only.
So glad you enjoyed this video. I am lucky to have been able to purchase the replica fuses I have for mine. I have never been able to find anyone selling them since. Thanks again for watching and commenting techwg!
Thank you to waswilly wantana for updating information on markings of Z WD C. "Zinc Wolverhampton Die Casting Co." I appreciate comments and corrections, or added information on any of the items I review on my channel. Thanks waswilly!
Thank you. Good to have someone correctly designate this grenade-in the video title-as the No. 36M, instead of No. 36 or ‘Mills bomb’ etcetera. Real history is not to be found in comics or coffee table books!
N.B. M is for Mesopotamia.
great vid .
the paint markings are red Xs for live and the green band is for the identification of the explosive used.
Correct!
Very cool they still were using them when Dad was in :)
When was he in? I have no idea when they switched over to newer style.
He joined the boy soldiers in 1958 but they were using up old stock i think. They didn't get the FN till 1960 but front like infantry had it before that.
What the hell are boy soldiers? Do you mean the Reserves? "You Bastard! " If I wasn't old and flabby, I'd love to join up again. Chucking hand grenades was a lot of fun! I heard something like 67,000 FN's are, or have been destroyed by our government. That's our tax dollars down the drain, and a lot of cool rifles unavailable for surplus purchase. Would you not get in line for one? Let's say $250.00? Thanks Gungeek.
no no not the reserves, I will have to do a video with Dad he can explain it better than me.
I am very intrigued now. I'll be watching for that video Gungeek!
Hey I fount the bottom of the grenade over in a field in Winchester so it's good to see what grenade it is
Wartime relic! Where is Winchester? There is a fellow on ebay selling 9 of these of various different manufacturers. What markings can you make out? There is also a fellow on the internet who has a lot of colour photos of the No.36 grenades and bases, which helps identify where yours was made. I have fun collecting, and have satisfaction sharing, and hopefully helping others gather information. Thanks Kieran.
Z WD STANDS FOR Z= ZINK the fuze is zink, WD= WAR DEPARTMENT (SO THAT FILLERPLUG IS BRITISH, IF IT WAS CANADIAN IT WAS WDC WAR DEPARTMENT CANADA)
UA-cam has missed notifying me on a ton of comments, your's included. Only found it now. Thanks very much for adding valuable information to my video. Thanks Dayton!
im pretty sure the Z WD is actualy Z WD C and stands for "Zinc Wolverhampton Die Casting Co."
Awesome! It is not always easy to track down information. I Really appreciate when someone lets me know they have more information. I hope those who watch this video reads your comment. I will see about putting in a footnote giving you credit for the explanation on Z WD C. Thank you so much for watching and commenting waswilly wantana!
Great video, very helpful information, subbed, cheers
Thank you so much! I'm happy to have you aboard, and have a mountain of military items yet to come. Been real busy lately, but I'm sure you will not be disappointed once I get rolling again on some new videos, Thanks WollongongWacko!
Hey I found one of these in a basement who can I talk to about making sure its not hot? Any information would be great
I'm pretty sure if you don't know if it's live or not, your local police would find out. You would have to call. Don't take it to them. Get all step by step procedures that they ask you to follow. I am sorry, but I know what I would do, but legally I can not advise you any further, other than suggesting you involve the authorities. Good luck roy henion.
Great video, very interesting.
Thank You very much Space Junk. I appreciate your watching, and I am glad you liked this video.
fancy a pineapple jerry?
Thanks for watching Lyingwarrior!