Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert British Field Gear The pistol also has the

The pistol also has the original ramrod

probably a 52cm or smaller

The hard rubber Colt grips show the "prancing pony" logo clearly

It is size 60 cm which is approximately 7 1/2 US

The steel scabbard is also in very good condition and comes complete with both belt prongs fully intact (typically broken off)

Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert British Field Gear The pistol also has theOriginal 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). Appearing in 1916, the VB grenade was the