Original Belgian Cold War Era 40mm BTU Rifle Grenade Signal Flare by Mecar - Inert MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The cardboard box is opened

The cardboard box is opened but the wax coated inner box is still sealed

The "hinge" for the lid a strip of leather that is riveted on to the flap and body

This action was reversed by Secretary of the Navy action in early 1981

Year of Manufacture: circa 1834

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Original Belgian Cold War Era 40mm BTU Rifle Grenade Signal Flare by Mecar - Inert MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The cardboard box is openedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an interesting item, one we have not encountered yet and information is rather scarce. This 40mm Signal Flare is equipped with the patented MECAR Bullet Trap Universal (BTU) and has been specifically designed to accept soft steel core bullets as well as lead core bullets. The rifle grenade is in wonderful condition and is totally inert and void of any combustible material. This example is in complete