Ww1 Grenades and fuses, my small collection.

[lokvar]

Hi Jack.

I'm sorry ... I looked at your picture a little too soon
If you see in the right corner...

[Coreynewzealand]

Great stuff!!!
Where do you find them....?
Over here it is a very niche market.

Cheers

[lokvar]

I dig them up by myself....

My Collection

[Coreynewzealand]

Wow
I'm very jealous, you are lucky to have that option in your part of the world to find historic treasure.
Unfortunately for me New Zealand has a relatively short history.
The NZ land wars about 150 + years ago is as close as it gets here.....musket balls if your lucky.

Cheers
Corey

[Wolf]

Hello Corey,

You have a great collection of hand grenades. I especially like the Kugelhandgranate 1913 Aa.

As with you in New Zealand, it is certainly difficult to get deactivated historical hand grenades in many countries. I would be interested if you or someone else has experience what it is like to buy such artifacts abroad. I could imagine that there could be serious problems with the police if you bring them in your luggage or have them sent by post.^^'

Best regards
Wolf

[Coreynewzealand]

Hello Wolf

No I haven't bought any grenades from overseas as I'm sure they would end up in the bin.
Possibly get a knock at the door with a loud "Come out with your hands up!"

All of my bits are purchased from other collectors and military shows here in NZ....though I have been told by other collectors they have had some luck buying from Europe in the past. apparently labeling them as Ink pots or motorcycle pegs.

In saying that I managed to acquire 4 inert German brass friction fuses from Estonia in the post.
I wet my pants when I read the description on the customs sticker that said "4 TRACTOR TRAILER BOLTS" and when I opened it each fuse had a large nut loosely slid on. Genius!

Cheers
Corey