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NAME – Model 1777 Ball Grenade

NAME (NATIVE) – Gribeauval 1777 Grenade

TYPE – Fragmentation hand grenade

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN – France

DATE OF MANUFACTURE – 1777

WIDTH (DIAMETER) – 9.7 cm (3.82 in)

WEIGHT (EMPTY) – 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)

WEIGHT (LOADED) – 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 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 – 4-5 seconds

FILLER – Black powder

FILLER WEIGHT – 0.20 kg (7 oz)

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

AVERAGE RANGE – 23 to 27 m (25 to 30 yards)

COLOR CODE – Black iron body

MARKINGS – None

MANUFACTURER – State arsenals

STATUS – Antique

SERVICE – French military and allies