Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter MG 15 and many substances can cause

and many substances can cause light oxidation

While the major focus was on the war effort

The filter still retains the original paper label in complete legible condition and is dated January 1940

Maker code ar is for Mauser-Werke AG

Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter MG 15 and many substances can causeOriginal 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