#88 • Antique 40MM M713 Green Smoke Ground Marker Grenade

Part of Antique Ammunition Online Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

Antique 40mm M713 Green Smoke Ground Marker grenade is an original inert display piece valued at $125 as of 2014. Developed for the U.S. military and fired from grenade launchers such as the M79 and M203, the M713 was designed to mark ground positions for air support, troop coordination, and target identification on the battlefield. The round features the distinctive olive drab body with a teal green tipped nose indicative of its green smoke payload, seated atop a brass cartridge base with a center fire primer visible on the base. Stamped lot markings are embossed on the body and the round is in good used display condition with expected surface wear consistent with its antique age. Cartridge measurements are OAL 3.88in MW 1.59in