13–037-847

NAME – Model 1847 Ball Grenade

TYPE – Fragmentation hand grenade

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN – France

DATE OF MANUFACTURE – 1847

WIDTH (DIAMETER) – 8.1 cm (3.19 in)

WEIGHT (EMPTY) – 1.09 kg (2 lb 6 oz)

WEIGHT (LOADED) – 1.20 kg (2 lb 10 oz)

EFFECT – Blast and fragmentation

BURST RADIUS – @6-7 m (20 to 23 ft)

FUSE TYPE – Burning wick/fuse

FUSE INITIATION – Portfire, slowmatch, or other form of active ignition

FUSE DELAY – 5 seconds

FILLER – Black powder

FILLER WEIGHT – 0.11 kg (4 oz)

FILLER EQUIVALENT TO TNT (R.E.) – 0.55

AVERAGE RANGE – 20 to 25m (22 to 27 yards ) +50 meters (+55 yards) thrown with sling

COLOR CODE – Black iron body

MARKINGS – None

MANUFACTURER – State arsenals

STATUS – Antique

SERVICE – French military and allies