DEACTIVATED INERT. Rare German First Type ‘Fused Stick Grenade Model 1916’ Stiel DEACTIVATED INERT. Rare German First Type ‘Fused Stick Grenade Model 1916’ Stiel Antiques & Militaria

DEACTIVATED INERT. Rare German First Type ‘Fused Stick Grenade Model 1916’ Stielhandgranats. (Stick Grenade) - 18210:13

DEACTIVATED INERT. This is a rare German 1916 Dated ‘Fused Stick Grenade model 1916’ ‘potato masher stick grenade’. This is the first variant of the German Stick grenade where the pull cord was held in by a waxed cardboard plug. This was later found to be difficult to use and arm so the now normal 8 pointed star screw cap was introduced. This rare grenade is illustrated in German Grenades Of The Great War by Patrice Delahomme. The steel body has a steel cap roll crimped onto its top. The explosive head is held to the wooden shaft by a steel collar which appears crimped and not screwed to the shaft. The steel belt hook is held to the body of the grenade by rivets. The bottom of the throwing shaft is reduced in diameter to take the waxed cardboard cap that would have held the porcelain ball and arming string. See German Grenades Of The Great War by Patrice Delahomme for an illustration and description. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 18210:13

£795.00