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U.S. Marine Corps Private Bodar prepares to fire a rifle grenade using a M1 grand A 22 mm adapter with Mk.2 fragmentation grenade. Propelled by a blank cartridge inserted into the chamber of the rifle. A 22 mm grenade adapter can range from a powerful anti-tank round to a simple finned tube with a fragmentation hand grenade attached as seen in the photo.

Original 1950’s caption: Under the watchful eye of an instructor, Private Bodar is all set to fire a hand grenade that is fitted into an adapter for use with the rifle at the grenade range.

230627-M-XV579-1004.JPG Photo By: Charles Wolf

Jun 28, 2023

QUANTICO, VA - U.S. Marine Corps Private Bodar prepares to fire a rifle grenade using a M1 grand A 22 mm adapter with Mk.2 fragmentation grenade. Propelled by a blank cartridge inserted into the chamber of the rifle. A 22 mm grenade adapter can range from a powerful anti-tank round to a simple finned tube with a fragmentation hand grenade attached as seen in the photo. Original 1950’s caption: Under the watchful eye of an instructor, Private Bodar is all set to fire a hand grenade that is fitted into an adapter for use with the rifle at the grenade range.

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