Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Excellent - Inert Japanese Army This plating is still bright

This plating is still bright with only small spots of wear and oxidation

Originally designed by Hughes Aircraft in the 1960s

Presumably for personal defense this is a very smart little Pin Fire Revolver in a Gold inlayed leather case bearing the British Coat of Arms

The stein is stamped 0

Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Excellent - Inert Japanese Army This plating is still brightOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Viven Bessires rifle grenade was an infantry weapon in use with the French Army from 1916 onwards. Also known as the "VB" grenade, it was named after its inventors, and officially referred to as the "Viven Bessires shell" in the French Army instruction manual. The grenade launcher system consists of two elements, the discharger (Launcher) and the projectile (grenade). Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell