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SRCM Mod. 35
Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, S.R.C.M.
The Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, S.R.C.M. was part of the Italian "Red Devil" Hand Grenades family used by the Italian Armed Forces in WW2 and afterwards. The other two being the Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, O.T.O. and Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, BREDA.
They all have the same model number being "Mod. 35" so it seems that they were all developed at the same time by 3 different manufacturers.
They were HIGH EXPLOSIVE hand grenades with impact fuses. Other variats of each manufacturer were available being SMOKE INCENDIARY (FI) and PRACTICE.
The HIGH EXPLOSIVE variants were pointed in red, whereas the SMOKE INCENDIARY (FI) were yellow and the PRACTICE were white. This can also help with identification.
Specifications
(1935 - 1992)
- Type: Hand Grenade High-Explosive
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Diameter: 64mm (2.5 in)
- Length: 80mm (3.1 in)
- Weight: 200g
- Detonation Mechanism: Impact
- Blast Radius: 10 - 15 meters (33 - 49 ft)
The "Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, S.R.C.M." High-Explosive hand grenade has appeared in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everybody Go Home! (Tutti a casa) | Italian soldiers | 1960 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal of Honor: Allied Assault | "Bomba a Mano" | 2002 | ||
| Mare Nostrum | 2008 |
Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, S.R.C.M. FI
This is the smoke incendiary variant which can be identified by the yellow color and the holes in the body. It also has an impact fuse.
Specifications
(1935 - 1992)
- Type: Hand Grenade Smoke Incendiary
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Diameter: 64mm (2.5 in)
- Length: 80mm (3.1 in)
- Weight: 200g
- Detonation Mechanism: Impact
- Smoke Radius: 11 by 4 yards
The "Bomba a Mano Mod. 35, S.R.C.M. FI" Smoke Incendiary hand grenade has appeared in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Days of Naples | Italian Resistance fighters | 1962 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mare Nostrum | 2008 |