Scarce WW2 No. 68 Anti-Tank Drill Rifle Grenade.

The Mk 1 Rifle Grenade No 68 Anti-Tank Drill round. The grenade was fired from a specially adapted Lee-Enfield Rifle often converted from a rifle that was unfit for general The converted rifles were strengthened by adding an extra bolt to secure the breech mechanism to the stock, and by a cord binding which was fastened around the fore-stock. A special Ballistite high-explosive cartridge was required to propel the grenade. The grenade itself was held in place by the 2.5 inch discharger cup and the contemporary manual warned that rifles used for that purpose were likely to be "somewhat spoilt as a precision weapon.
The No. 68 grenade entered service with the British Army in November 1940. It was introduced into service with the Home Guard in February 1941 and was retained until the end of the war.
The range of the grenade was 45 to 65 metres and would be best employed against the rear armour of enemy tanks after they had been allowed to pass. This one is for drill purposes so completely inert. It still has a lot of its original paint remaining and its pin and tag.
It measures 6.5 inches long
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Code: 30655