US WW2 M16 / M18 red smoke grenade reproduction.

BODY & FUZE :

The body and fuze of our M18 repros are 3D printed with solid PETG plastic.

Dimensions are 1:1 compared to an original M18 grenade :

• body height : 12,4cm
• total height with fuze : 14,9cm
• body diameter : 6,2cm

The fuze can be unscrewed from the body.

Body is hollow, and can be filled for more weight from top or bottom (there is a small hole in the bottom of the grenade like originals, that can be covered by tape).

BODY & FUSE COLOR :

The body is made of dark grey solid PETG. The body is then painted light grey, with a yellow band.

Top cap is painted according to the smoke color of the grenade.

When using your grenade, the paint will slowly wear off and scratch over time, revealing the grey/steel aspect underneath (just like the real deal, which is a plus regarding authenticity).

We propose 2 aspects : "factory new" or "battle-scarred" (see the aspect comparison in the last 3 photos).

MARKINGS :

Yellow markings indicate the smoke color, lot number, and manufacturing dates.

They are roll stamped using a rubber stamp (the same way they were during WWII), which sometimes causes some numbers and letters to be missed or smudged. This is an acceptable "error", because original manufactures had the exact same problem.

SPOON :

Correct spoons are maybe the most complicated part of the grenade to find or make (for a fair price). We have invested in some heavy machinery, and are able to make them with correct WW2 specs :

• long angled handle with mechanically stamped ‘Y’ stiffener on the back
• cups over the top of the fuse head
• metal grey, or painted OD green

Spoon can be removed.

RING & PIN :

Surprisingly, reproduction rings with correct WW2 specs are very hard to find. So here again, we make our own rings. And they look just perfect, with correct diameter and cut.

The ring can be pulled.

WEIGHT :

Our repro M18 weights 120g (empty).

You might maybe think that our grenades are "expensive" compared to other reproductions available on the market. Keep in mind that these other reproductions are often Made in China, and do not meet WW2 standards, unlike ours.

Also, the price you see is not our margin, but our turnover. We then have to deduct :

• 3D printing material
• Professional 3D printer depreciation, accessories and energy
• The price of steel parts
• Paints and other consumables
• Tools and their depreciation (brushes, pliers, drills, etc.)
• Personal protective equipments (masks, gloves, etc.)
• Packagings
• Website and payment systems expenses and fees
• Workshop rent and variable costs (electricity, etc.)
• Legal taxes and social security contributions (20% of the order's final price)
• Insurances
• Other incidental expenses regarding production or shipping

ATTENTION :

⚠️ Price is indicated for 1 grenade.

⚠️ To ensure durability of the product, do not pull the pin and remove the spoon hundred of times. This reproduction is made to be used as a simple display element on your gear or in your collection, not as a functional or training device that you can "arm" and/or throw.

⚠️ Please be aware that the spoon, safety pin and ring are not made to be used on real grenades, and do not meet any real weapon safety criteria. These are reproductions for dummy props.

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