Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an American MkII “Pineapple” grenade. This example is eye-catching due to the areas of original paint including the original yellow painted band at the top. This example has been affixed with an M6A3 fuze with a mostly straight spoon, and from our research we believe these to be meant for a smoke grenade, so it is likely incorrect here.

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 is an iconic U.S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U.S. Navy being the last users, on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re-designated the Mk 2 and Mk 2A1.

The fuze reads:

FUZE M6A3
RT. LOT NO.
64-23144-

The Mk II was commonly known as a pineapple grenade, because of its shape and structure. Grooves were cast into the cast iron shell, which was believed at the time to aid in fragmentation and had the side benefit of aiding in gripping the grenade; this provision gave it the appearance of a pineapple fruit. The Mk II was identified with an all yellow body prior to 1943. They were then painted olive drab for camouflage purposes with a narrow yellow band below the fuse.

In the closing years of WWII the Mark II was produced with a solid base and equipped with the M10A3, or M6 series fuze (depending on the explosive filler used).

This example is in very nice condition with some of the original paint still present, as well as a visible yellow band around the neck. The top of the fuse is marked as being an M6A3 which is likely incorrect for this example, but still looks fine for display, and the markings are clearly present. The pull ring is also retained.

This iconic grenade comes ready to be added to your collection!