The F-1 Fragmentation
Grenade in Pictures

 

 

This section has many detailed color pictures of the F-1 anti-personnel hand grenade, the UZRGM fuze, even carrying pouches and training manuals. Almost everything that can be photographed on the weapon has been.  To view a specific part of the grenade simply select the desired option in the column at right.

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The Grenade Sides

These two pictures show both sides of the grenade.  They show the position of the fuze and pin in relation to the grenade body.

 

 

 

Fuze well and safety plug

These pictures show the F-1 grenade with its plastic safety plug in place.  This plug was put in place at the factory when the grenade was produced.  It would remain in place during transport and when issued to individual soldiers.  It is removed and replaced by the  UZRGM fuze in the field before it is used.  The picture below shows the threading of the F-1 grenade's fuzewell.

 

 

Grenade Top and Bottom

These close-ups show both the top and bottom of the grenade.  Its rough cast steel construction can be seen here, as can the number of segmented fragmentation rows.  The upper parts of the UZRGM fuze can also be seen in great detail here.

 

 

The UZRGM Fuze

Below is a view of an expended UZRGM fuze and the safety plug for comparison.  The bottom right photograph shows a close up of the threading and the thin metal spoon which is made of rather soft steel. 

It also has manufacturers markings stamped into it.  The word MOSKVA can be seen above the red line which we added for emphasis.  There are other factory markings in an arc above the factory, but they are incomplete and difficult to read. 

 

 

F-1 Grenade Pouches

The F-1 Grenades were carried in a variety of pouches during their long service career.  When first introduced they were carried in three cell canvas pouches similar to the one on the bottom right.  After the Patriotic War this pouch was replaced by the two cell M1950 pouches seen in the middle and on the left.  These pouches were produced in three main color variations.  The black pouches were used by the Naval Infantry, with the olive pattern used by soldiers in temperate climates, and the sand color pouches were used by other soldiers in desert areas.

 

 

Soviet Grenade Manual

Here is a picture of a late period Soviet hand grenade manual serial numbered 61327.  It is a thin soft cover 66 page booklet that covers a variety of Soviet grenades and a range of training issues.  The old F-1 grenade has a whole section devoted to it in this 1985 manual.  Below is a close-up of the inside cover.