Showing posts with label WWI Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WWI Museum. Show all posts

Friday, August 18, 2017

Inert Replica WWII MkII Fragmentation (Pineapple) Grenade with M10 Series Fuse

Inert Replica WWII MkII Fragmentation (Pineapple) Grenade with M10 Series Fuse


Simply the most visually and functionally authentic inert replica on the market. Made in the USA by Vintage Ordnance Co.  Perfect for exhibit, demonstration or theatrical use.  Replica United States WWII issue MkII fragmentation (Pineapple) Grenade with correct and mechanically functional M10A2 style metal fuse, spring, striker, spoon and pin.  When you pull the pin and throw the grenade, the spring driven striker flips off the stamped steel lever just like the original.  The zinc fuse body also unscrews from the grenade body like the original.  

The mold for the grenade body was made from an original WWII grenade.  The body of the grenade is cast in an extremely  durable, non-chipping, dark grey plastic.  You can drop it down a flight of concrete steps and the worst you'll do is scratch the paint. 
VOCO Reproduction WWII MkII Pineapple Hand Grenade
VOCO Reproduction WWII MkII Pineapple Hand Grenade



VOCO Reproduction WWII MkII Pineapple Hand Grenade

We chose this particular plastic for its strength, light weight and ease of casting.   These replicas are light enough at 3.5 ounces to hang off mannequins and they won't bang up and scratch your military vehicles during displays, trail rides or reenactments.  If a realistic weight is required. the grenade body can be easily hollowed to add lead shot.
Original WWII MkII Hand Grenade
Chinese Made Grenade
Keep in mind that this is the most authentic replica on the market.  Virtually all "WWII MkII Pineapple Grenades" advertised are terribly inaccurate Chinese made iron castings threaded to accept a modern surplus grenade fuse.  (fig. 1)  Don't be fooled.  Not only is the geometry of the grenade body wrong, the current issue fuse and spoon looks nothing like the M10 series of fuses from WWII.  Compare the bogus  WWII" MkII grenade (fig. 1) with the photos of the genuine (fig. 2-8).  Then compare the original to our resin replica.  You may also notice that the original doesn't stand up straight while ours does.  That's because no two MkII grenades are exactly the same.  Fortunately, our master mold was made from a fairly level bottomed grenade that will stand on its bottom. 

Thursday, July 6, 2017

M1917 WWI Enfield Rifle Museum Exhibit Grade Resin Replica

U.S. WWI M1917 Enfield Rifle Museum Resin Replica 1:1 Scale
VOCO Exhibit Grade M1917 Enfield Rifle (Painted)
VOCO Exhibit Grade M1917 Enfield Rifle (Unpainted)
This full scale model is cast from a mold of an original WWI dated rifle. It is made of strong, impact resistant, urethane plastic. The plastic is slightly flexible making it much more durable than typical hard plastic resin casting that tend to crack or shatter if dropped on hard surfaces. Surface details reproduction is excellent. Dates stamps on the barrel, the arsenal marks on the receiver and even the grain of the wood are exactly reproduced. This model weighs only 2 lbs 12 oz. (1.24 kg) making it much easier to display on mannequins in your exhibit or use in living history programs or parades/honor guards. The main body of the model is a single casting with the front and rear sights and stacking swivel cast separately. The steel sling attachment points on the buttstock and front band are genuine so the will not bend or break off when the model is exhibited or carried with a sling. The front six inches of barrel is re-enforced with a 1/4" steel rod to keep it rigid if you need to exhibit it with the M1917 bayonet (also available from us in a strong light-weight urethane plastic.)
VOCO M1917 Enfield Rifle Replica (Painted). Click here to see more photos.

This is no toy or a shoddily sculpted Chinese resin model that you'll find advertised from several online retailers. Our products are made in house, in America, mainly for museums and living history programs and the entertainment industry were absolutely authentic appearance is the principle requirement.
M1917 Enfield Bolt Action (Painted) 
M1917 Enfield Bolt Action (Unpainted)

The M1917 Enfield Rifle Exhibit Grade model is available painted or unpainted. The unpainted version will have most of the mold flash removed but will still require some detail trimming, sanding and cleaning before final painting. We will gladly provide guidance for buyers wishing to paint there own models.
VOCO M1917 Enfield Rifle Replica (Unpainted) Click here to see more photos.

One the 100th anniversary of America's entry in the Great War, VOCO is the only company making a replica of the famous the M1917 rifle for your exhibit, ceremonial and educational needs. The M1917 was actually an English design in production in American factories but as the War To End All Wars expanded, Britain decided to stick with the old and familiar SMLE Mk III rifle. When America entered the war, the need for M1903 Springfield rifles far outstripped the production capacity so the British design was re-chambered in .30-06 and pressed into service. Ultimately , more U.S. doughboys carried the M1917 Enfield than the popular M1903 Springfield.

Product photos are provided by VOCO, LLC. For your custom exhibit grade replicas  of your museum pieces contact Vintage Ordnance Co.