Excellent condition, a rare grenade. h011379 training/practice stick grenade. The easily recognizable "potato masher" shape is a result of a number of different styles and choices of the design. more info Quick view Choose Options. Separate from Nazi Germany, the Model 24 Stielhandgranate was used globally during World War II. In 1915, industries of the German Empire designed and began production of the original Stielhandgranate, appropriately named "Model 1915" (M15). During production, the metal charge head was marked with a letter K, referring to the German word Kalt (English: cold). An interesting use of scarce material after the wars end. This prevented the string from being exposed. [6][8] Just like German troops, Chinese soldiers often bundled grenades together to blast open fortifications, vehicles and the like. The improved German ‘Potato Masher’ grenade from WW2 was an improvement over the M24 Stick Grenade and became the staple offensive hand grenade of the Wehrmacht soldier. There is a hole punched in the bottom from when it was inerted. 03-09-2011, 10:43 PM #1. Learn more about us here! However, in the later years of the war it was often advised to carry them in a different manner, as it was very likely any sort of explosion or heat could light the fuse from the grenade on the belt, resulting in unnecessary casualties. Germany's industrial capabilities decreased as the war progressed. M6A3 High Explosive Rocket (Inert) $39.95. The charge was a mixture of TNT and nitride potassium, and they were generally somewhat weaker than their German counterpart. The Model 24 Stielhandgranate was stored in specially designed crates during transport, which could carry up to 15 individual grenades. The M43 was a simplified New Made Item: This is the highest quality replica of the WWII M43 late war German Stick Grenade or "Potato Masher" on the market today. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. The original M15 grenade suffered from a design issue. These factors meant that infantry squads, if faced with an armored enemy, would have to close to a reduced range if they wanted to use the bundle charges. It also lacked the shrapnel effect of most other grenades of the time. Length: 370mm. The design offed greater throwing ranges and safety and simplicity in activating the fuse. The serrated type was a later development of the Wehrmacht. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. The M24 is well known as the standard hand grenade of the armed forces of the Wehrmacht during World War II. or Best Offer. During production, a reminder was stenciled on each explosive charge: Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen ("Before use insert detonator"). 59, March 7, 1944, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stielhandgranate&oldid=1006420645#Model_1943, Articles needing additional references from April 2017, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from April 2019, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing explicitly cited English-language text, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 February 2021, at 20:13. To overcome these faults, various German industries during World War II produced a number of variants that widened the utility and capability of the M24. [6] Hundreds of thousands of grenades were produced each month. [9], In 1938, the Imperial Japanese Army copied the Chinese Stielhandgranate and produced them at a Japanese factory in Manchuria. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. WWII German: M43 Stick Grenade (Blue 4.5 Second Fuse) WWII German: M43 Stick Grenade (Blue 4.5 Second Fuse) $54.95. Upon the German Empire's defeat at the conclusion of World War I, the collapse of industrial capability and military strength of Germany left many projects and ideas forgotten for years. This example has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF. The main modifications of the M43 was the use of a solid wooden handle which necessitated applying the fuse assembly to the top of the grenade head. On the negative side, it is bulky and cannot be thrown as far as an "egg" shaped hand 513 - M61 Baseball US Grenade. £17.50. Please see our. The design offed greater throwing ranges and safety and simplicity in activating the fuse. Another tactic was to tie a grenade to a long bamboo stick, for example to stick up over a wall or into a window. Top retains a period metal twist and perforated sheet metal circular steel piece. It became the standard grenade for the PLA and was also supplied in huge numbers to the Viet Cong and the People's Army of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This resulted in the introduction of the Model 1916 (M16). [6][7] In 1939, a new design with a smaller handle and much more compressed explosive load began trials. The model 24 was introduced in 1924 (hence the designation). The first Mills bomb – the grenade No. Weight: 385g. Things Military offers the best selection tactical gear and military goods in Calgary. $8.50. INERT WW2 WWII late war German M43 stick hand grenade Stielhandgranate 43. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. more info Quick view Add to Cart. 5 Mk. We offer rare and unique military products. Essentially it was an egg grenade fixed to a drilled wooden handle for easier handling and longer throwing distances. 1 : 1 Scale. h077082 m43 stick grenade. An authentic reproduction complete with Waffen proof on the handle and replicated period correct blue detonator with protective wings. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, German involvement in the modernization of the Chinese Army, List of German military equipment of World War II, "Original German WWII Training M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Dated 1936", German Hand & Rifle Grenades Bulletin No. GRENADES EUROPE Germany: The Splittermantel, or Splitterring was a smooth fragmentation sleeve for the M24/39 and later the M43 stick grenades, developed by the SS in 1942. This left Germany without a standard-issue grenade and improvised designs similar to those of the British were used until a proper grenade could be supplied.[2]. The easily recognizable "potato masher" shape is a result of a number of different styles and choices of the design. £34.80. Concussion grenades, however, were primarily designed to stun opponents at close quarters with the blast of their explosive charge, thereby reducing resistance for the immediately following-up infantry assault closing with its target with rifles and bayonets. However, stick grenades were generally lighter than, say, the British "Mills Bomb" of World War 1 which evened out the playing field in a direct comparison. It also took longer to prime the grenade than Allied counterparts such as the Mills bomb. The M43 high explosive concussion hand grenade was a simplified modification of the M24 and M39 grenades and was introduced in 1943 in an attempt to increase production and cut costs. 786 - M9 Anti Tank Rifle Grenade. It was too heavy for regular battlefield use by untrained troops and not suitable for mass production. The only significant alterations in the M43's design was the inclusion of a self-contained detonator, meaning that the fuse and the explosive were directly linked. The base of the Stielhandgranate's handle was slightly redesigned, and a metal cover cap was introduced. The British War Office report "WO 291/472 Performance and handling of HE grenades" gives an average figure for a standing throw of a Mills bomb as 27 m (30 yd), (23 m (25 yd) when crouched and 22 m (24 yd) lying prone). It was a standard grenade for the German Empire during World War I, and Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Its distinctive appearance led to it being called a "stick grenade", or "potato masher" in British Army slang, and it remains one of the most easily recognized infantry weapons of the 20th century. Functionally identical to the M15, the M16 included a vital change in the base design. This was a copy with a few expensive parts removed or replaced for easier production – and because of this, the original remained in service with Wehrmacht infantry right to the end of the war. Being slightly lighter, and smaller in thickness, this improved overall use. The cover cap would simply be pulled off before using it as with the M16. The M43 also utilized an entirely different fuse assembly, very similar to that of the Model 39 grenade, another German hand grenade of the time. The Model 1924 was rather ineffective by itself at damaging or disabling an enemy armored vehicle or destroying fortifications. It was a simple design and was mass-produced in large numbers, not only in arsenals (primarily in the 1st, 11th, 21st, 24th, 25th and 30th), but also by hand with the help of civilians. Display only, totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise. While retaining the same explosive and fuse, the main distinction between the M24 and the original M15 is a slightly shorter charge head and the removal of a belt carry clip. Item Number MISC677. German WW2 M43 Stick Grenade. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese designed and produced a grenade based on the German Model 1924 which was used by the National Revolutionary Army. HISTORY. The blast effect went only a limited distance before dying out, while pieces from an equivalent fragmentation grenade could fly hundreds of metres (it was not unrealistic to expect that metal shrapnel could create friendly fire casualties, especially in open areas). Adapting to the rapidly changing field of modern warfare, German soldiers would carry the M24 directly in front, allowing quick and easy access. more info Quick view. $10.50. German stick grenades typically had only a thin steel casing surrounding the Original Items: Very Few Available. In good condition. The Stielhandgranate (German for "stick hand grenade") was a German hand grenade of unique design. This had been used in other German grenades, but was uncommon internationally. The Stielhandgranate primarily relied on a concussion blast effect, its thin metal container creating little fragmentation compared with many grenades of the time, such as the Mills bomb and the French F1 grenade, the later World War II American Mk 2 grenade, and the Soviet F1 grenade. Internally, the explosive – initially ammonalbut later approxi… These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions. A period manufacture M43 stick grenade wooden handle. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. In 1915, industries of the German Empire designed and began production of the original Stielhandgranate, appropriately named "Model 1915" (M15). Our wood and steel replica is full size and comes with appropriate WW2 markings. It utilized a priming system, unlike the percussion cap pin used in most grenades of the period. c103562 danish m1923 practice hand grenade. Thus, there was a small period of time where German troops had large supplies of new Model 1915 grenades, while their British opponents only had a small number. The Model 43 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The Model 1924 grenade was technically "succeeded" by the Model 1943 (M43). Stick grenades however existed since 1915 (the first being the M15). M1943, M43, or "Stielhandgranate 43" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher", was s simplified version of M24 model. The German stick grenade remained in wide circulation throughout the interwar years following World War 1 and leading up to World War 2. The Weimar Republic revived the Stielhandgranate, and created a new version in 1924, the "Model 1924 Stielhandgranate" (M24). The grenade mounted a charge head within a sheet-steel cylinder atop a long hollow-wooden handle. Another change in the design was a lengthening of the wooden handle. WW2 GERMAN ARMY M43 DE-ACTIVATED STICK GRENADE. Some of these, like the Maschinengewehr 42, were more than a success on the level of resources, but many were only simpler and less-expensive versions of an existing item. The warhead still unscrews. The grenade mounted a charge head within a sheet-steel cylinder atop a long hollow-wooden handle. Our products feature makers marks, proper finshes and some of the finest detail on the market today. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. remove the base cap, expose the pull cord (Sometimes they … The original German stick grenade of note became the Model 24. Dummy WWII German stick grenade M43 `Potato Masher` Construction: Wood and metal. The last version of the "Potato Masher". The M43 was a simplified version of its predecessor the M24 for mass production. Internally, the explosive – initially ammonal but later approximately 170 g (6.0 oz) of trinitrotoluene filling[3] – was connected to a detonator, and a pull cord ran from the detonator down the length of the hollow handle, emerging from the base. Both the M39 and M43 were made up to the war's end. In addition to markings inscribed on the charge head, a large white band painted onto the handle distinguished it from a standard M24. Expertly Handcrafted Inert Replica. Unlike both the original German M24 Stielhandgranate and its Chinese counterpart, the Type 98 was a fragmentation grenade. To solve this, Germany designed and produced a nebel (English: fog) grenade that was essentially an M24 with a remodeled fuse mechanism and the explosive filler replaced with a smoking material; smoke was emitted from small holes cut into the underside of the metal charge head. These were designated the "Type 98". German WW2 Premium M24 Stick Grenade. [6] There were some variations in the design, but most followed the same basic pattern: A wooden handle with a round or cylindrical head and a slow burning fuse. All Images and Text Copyright © 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. M43 German WW2 Stick Grenade. Great conversation piece. To counter the lack of effectiveness against hard targets such as tanks and buildings, a common solution was created in the form of an improvised "bundle charge". The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. Catalog and phone orders welcome. M-43 Stick grenade; Become our sponsor and display your banner here. The improved German ‘Potato Masher’ grenade from WW2 was an improvement over the M24 Stick Grenade and became the staple offensive hand grenade of the Wehrmacht soldier. The Wehrmacht needed to minimize the risk of injury or death caused by faults of its military equipment, munitions, and weapons.
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