Yikes--war experts? Think we've got a live something--1683 Property, Mass

[btjbtj]

Hi friends, John just dug this. It has a wick in it and the pin pointer makes a really high-pitched sound when touched. Some type of grenade? Found it deep in the stream. No idea as to age. Thanks for looking. -Lisa & John

UPDATE--after rinsing, we think it is in active because it is filled with dirt.
SECOND UPDATE--not so scary anymore... can't edit the caption though!
More photos below.

 

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[nagant]

Maybe a hand mortar projectile?

 

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[smokeythecat]

Your dentist will xray it for a fee.....

 

[btjbtj]

It's only about 2-3/4" long.

 

[CHIPEOD]

I looked up all us and foreign grenades with these dimensions and shape in our Automated EOD Publication Set (AEODPS) , It's good to go for your collection enjoy

 

[Mzjavert]

I looked up all us and foreign grenades with these dimensions and shape in our Automated EOD Publication Set (AEODPS) , It's good to go for your collection enjoy

That's one thing I love about this site, the right expert so often shows up at the right time.

 

[btjbtj]

Thanks all for your valuable input! -L&J

 

[Gaspipe]

I think it's definitely time you find a new site to hunt!

 

[btjbtj]

I think it's definitely time you find a new site to hunt!

Haa! Found it on his own property--glad it's out of the ground and inert (if it is indeed a grenade). ;-) L&J