Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 B Fuse - Inert Books & Films This indicates production by the

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Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 B Fuse - Inert Books & Films This indicates production by theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is totally inert BATF compliant genuine World War One French F1 Grenade with a Billant Modle 1916 B fuse offered in very good condition. This was the fourth and most effective type of fuse used with the F1 grenade during WWI. The first fuse was a simple lit wick type, which had obvious drawbacks. This example is in great shape, with a lovely aged patina. It is however missing the "spoon" on the fuze, and the