Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter Japanese Antique Guns The last operation was Operation

The last operation was Operation Aparri on 23 June 1945

Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Loveband of Naas

Year of Manufacture: circa 1750

and this example is 43 inches in overall length

it was withdrawn from service soon after the Second World War ended

Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter Japanese Antique Guns The last operation was OperationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great inert demilitarized genuine Japanese Type 97 Hand Grenade, brought home by a USGI after the war, and converted into a very nice table lighter! It is in very good condition, and still features the original grenade body and top cover. The top cover had the central fuse removed, and the hole drilled out. It was then equipped with a very nice small lighter, which was made and marked on the side by Bowers