Grenade - Civil War
Artist / Creator
Augusta Arsenal
Date
c. 1861-1864
Description
Named for Confederate Colonel George Washington Rains, this iron hand grenade was one of many explosive devices produced at the Augusta Arsenal. The sensitive tube, which served as the pressure detonator, is shown at the head of the grenade. This rare, original grenade includes the guide stick, paper fins, and cloth tail.
A West Point graduate and exceptional engineer, Rains oversaw the construction and production at the Confederate Powder Works factory along the Augusta Canal.
Credit Line
Donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Location
On Exhibit - Civil War
Object ID
1714
