The No.22 started off as the Newton-Pippin grenade. It was in use since 1915. The MkI and MkII have bodies as shown on the photos. It has a percussion igniter that worked on impact. The Mk2 had a re-designed cap fitted.
Length w/o rod: 108mm. Length rod: 381mm. Diameter: 51mm. Weight: 722gram(Mk1), 680gram(Mk2) Filling: 70gram ammonal or amatol.
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