Gildwiller1918 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Here is a WW1 era German Discushandgranate, M1915. The M1915 was an improvement over the M1913 model and looked very similar in appearance, main visible difference was the M1915 had brass end screws that screwed into the plunger assembly, leaving a lower profile, versus the M1913 had the plunger stick out more with caps that screwed on, leaving more protruding from the grenade then was needed. Upon pulling the pin, the thrower would spin the grenade in flight, which the plunger would spin outwards, once stopped the plunger would move towards the center and detonate the grenade. There were issues with these grenades, such as duds, and if they soft landed they could possibly be picked up and used against the attackers. Still, an innovative approach to designing the right weapon for the right situation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 One of my first and favourite grenades. Also known as a turtle grenade on account of its appearance. All original including pin and ring. Just a little pitting on the underside. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Nice Turtle, do you have the defensive model as well? Most encountered today are the offensive type, these have the smooth interiors, the defensive has serrated fragmentation inside. I don't have this one yet, also the M1913 model is on my wish list as well.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 No I don't though I know the version you refer to. Never seen one for sale so its on the list. Got some nice examples of Austrian/Hungarian grenades land recently I'll post them shortly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Here are some images of the discus grenade, only way to tell if its offensive or defensive is to open up the shell. Note the fragmentation on the interior. The ones I have are the smooth body types, no fragmentation. The frag types look a little thicker, possibly heavier as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Ah I see. I was thinking about a smaller looking grenade with a similar shape. See photo. I'll have to take mine apart and have a look. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 The one you shown in the post above is the earlier model, the M1913. Those are much harder to find. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I know ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Interesting image of a Discus hand grenade crate, note the 2 different sizes of the grenade. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Great photo and to see both offensive and defensive grenades at the same times. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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