Description
Phil "Johnson" Ghen (sp
the French High Command pushed for a revival of the operation that would include large numbers of French troops
Overall Length: 30 3/4 inches
At some point it was also fully nickel plated
We have examined the stitching and it was definitely added during the WWI period
Original USSR Soviet-Afghan War Era Ruchnaya Granata Nastupatel'naya Inert Impact Detonated RGN Offensive Hand Grenade French Antique Guns Phil "Johnson" Ghen (spOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a rare Soviet grenade, the RGN Hand Grenade. The RGN and RGO grenades were developed under Project BAZALT ("Basalt") during the SovietAfghan War to supplement the RGD 5. When in combat in the mountains Russian troops found their grenades were less effective. The steep terrain often caused grenades to accidentally bounce or roll back towards the thrower's position and cause friendly