Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate German Flags Southwest Pacific Area

Southwest Pacific Area

It also appears that at one time it was hung up using thumbtacks through the header

Marksmen generally favored the new sight

having a repeating rifle and revolver that took the same ammunition was a big selling point

the side loading gate mechanism was slow and cumbersome to reload in combat compared to the clip loaded Spanish Mausers the Krag was up against

Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate German Flags Southwest Pacific AreaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF. The warhead still unscrews. It still retains its original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head and shaft of the grenade. It also comes with