WW2 JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (KNEE MORTAR) LEATHER COVER CASE See original listing Condition: Used "Used, leather soft, small tear at bottom edge, tear and loose stitching at end cap no carry straps" Ended: Jan 07, 2023 Winning bid: US $214.62 [ 13 bids ] Shipping: $12.50 Economy Shipping Located in: We'll see! It could fire incendiary rounds, smoke rounds, and high-explosive rounds. To fire the shell (which had a nose-mounted impact fuse that detonated on contact), it was dropped base-down inside the tube of the discharger. Japanese weapons used a year-based nomenclature that was often quite confusing to Westerners and requires some explanation. Mike's Model 89 was deactivated after the war, with a metal bar welded across the mouth of its barrel and a hole sawed closer to its base. Before the war, the Japanese Army put plenty of effort into optimizing their grenades. 50% original paint remaining, bottom unscrews, Fuze has clear Kanji Markings. Still has the original safety pin. $145 GG-2131 Huge WW2 Period -50s, Japanese Flag. Series Dedication The Red Gambit series of books is dedicated to my grandfather, the boss-fellah, Jack 'Chalky' White, Chief Petty Officer [Engine Room] RN, my de facto father until his untimely death from cancer in 1983, and a man who, along with many millions of others, participated in the epic of history that we know as World War Two . Allied troops soon learned to hit the ground when they heard the telltale 'pop' of the weapon launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200 yards (183 m) away.Some Allied infantrymen mistakenly assumed that the launcher's curve plate was propped on the leg to fire and thereafter referred to it as a "knee mortar". American soldiers overseas have encountered a number of exotic weapons over the years. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. Despite these relatively crude controls, a soldier could quickly and easily be trained to fire the Type 89 knee mortar with impressive accuracy. The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. The rounds are extremely low velocity to cut down on felt recoil and traveled at a 165 feet per second creep. | Condition: Very good. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. It retains 80-90% of its original finish but is missing the lanyard. The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. The Type 89 Grenade Discharger ( Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant), inaccurately and colloquially known as a knee mortar by Allied forces, is a Japanese grenade launcher or light mortar that was widely used in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II. Get Guns.com offers and news!! FL 01-94 The Nehmer lawsuit and the granting of retroactive payments for Type 2 diabetes. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. That's much safer for the weapon's operator, at least. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Part of the Pacific War. (2) WWII Imperial Japanese Type 89 (50mm) knee mortar round. The Type 89 Grenade Discharger ( Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant), inaccurately and colloquially known as a knee mortar by Allied forces, is a Japanese grenade launcher or light mortar that was widely used in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 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. The Type 89 "Knee Mortar" was one of the more unorthodox weapons of WWII, but nevertheless a lethal addition to Imperial Japan's wartime arsenal. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. $200.00 001915 WW2 Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machinegun 7.7 cal. The book is sailor Ishmael's narrative of the obsessive quest of Ahab. Join historians and history buffs alike with our Unlimited Digital Access pass to every military history article ever published (over 3,000 articles) in Sovereigns military history magazines. Part mortar and part grenade launcher, the Hachiky-Shiki j-tekidant was patterned after similar devices of the period. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. [1] Allied troops quickly learned to take cover when they heard the weapon's "pop" when launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200yd (180m) away. Type 10 grenade launchers are far less common and will fetch up to $3,000. The method worked equally well when firing from deep trenches or pits, or between various building obstructions when fighting inside a built-up town or city. Appendix 47: Gang Stalking, MKULTRA, Scientiology are "Zionazi" (Luciferian-Illuminati-Jewish-Masonic-German-Soviet-Nazi-UK-US-Israeli) "Psycho-Political . $595 GG-2133 Japanese 25MM Anti Aircraft shell. The answer to Sergeant Arrowoods question was a resounding no. Stripper Clip WW2 Japanese Type 92 heavy Machinegun caliber 7.7 stripper clip of ammunition in stripper in original package. (1) WWII Japanese Type 97 fragmentation grenade. This gun would also have to be able to reach out and touch a machine gun nest at ranges impossible for hand-held grenades. The Type 89 grenade discharger (, Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant), inaccurately and colloquially known as a knee mortar by Allied forces, is a Japanese grenade launcher or light mortar that was widely used in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It fired a 50mm mortar bomb through its rifled barrel to an effective firing range of 120M (131 yards) although it could reach out to 670M (732 yards). Also included is an original inert Type 89 mortar grenade round which was original Japanese manufacture then used by US Military for training is totally inert. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 MORTAR ROUND & GRENADE LOT | Lot of 4 WWII Japanese Inert ordnance. The Type 10 grenade discharger (, Juu-nen-shiki tekidant) was a Japanese smoothbore, muzzle loaded weapon used during the Second World War. WW2 JAPANESE TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (KNEE MORTAR) LEATHER COVER CASE | eBay Collectibles & Art Original Period Items Other Japanese WWII Orig Items This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing. The two-inch mortar, however, was issued only at the rate of one per platoon. A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching, igniting a time fuse with a 7-8 second delay. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. With its curved support plate, the Type 89 was designed to be placed on the ground or against a log or trunk at a fixed firing angle of 45 degrees. The Japanese Army had three Type 89 in one platoon, it is the world's most used infantry support weapon. events, and resources, What Made the Dreaded Type 89 Knee Mortar So Damaging. It isn't functional, but it could still be valuable. 2 days Left Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1795 Type III Musket with State of Ohio Markings, $1,600. Our database is searchable by subject and updated continuously. Related Guns & Firearms. There are some Japanese characters stamped on the housing, including a date of 8 . Japans answer to the problem was the Type 89. After studying employment of grenades and mortars on the battlefield, the Japanese Army developed hand grenades, rifle grenades, and grenade/mortar shell dischargers (small mortars) suited to warfare in typical short-range combat environments such as urban, trench, and jungle warfare. Technically known as the Hachikyu Shiki Jutekidanto, or 89 Model Heavy Grenade Discharger, the new weapon featured a wide variety of improvements over the old Type 10 and had almost universally replaced the former weapon by 1941. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89.[2]. Offered here is an original WWII Japanese Army carrying case for the type 89 grenade launcher, commonly miss-identified as a knee mortar by allied troops. Please see our. These new, lightweight 60mm mortars are designed for much the same purpose as the venerable Japanese Type 89. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. ! Excellent Original WWII Jap Knee Mortar with Cloth Throat Cover Deactivated $1300 SOLD If you ask any WWII Pacific War vet they will all have stories about the knee mortar. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. During the war they participated in the following campaigns: Battle of GuadalcanalEastern New GuineaNew BritainBattle of PeleliuBattle of Okinawa. And few were as feared, or as effective, as the Type 89 "Knee Mortar," or grenade discharger. In addition, the weapon has a shorter barrel in caliber length than most mortars. Features some original paint with traces of a red band at the top, with much paint lost to oxidation. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building. The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. Excellent condition. It'll likely be a bit slimmer profit than what Rick wanted to get out of the deal, but with an estimated net worth of $8 million, we think he'll be alright. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. Although it had a barrel length of only 10 inches and was just two feet long overall, the Type 89 still weighed a rather hefty 10 and a quarter pounds. Some theorize that using the Type 89 in this fashion with a dedicated antitank round could have proven to be an effective tank killer, but there is no reason to believe it would have been any more effective or ineffective than the similar caliber rifle grenades fielded by various armies in World War II. However, anyone trying to fire it this way would receive a severe bruise (or sometimes a broken thigh bone) from its hefty recoil.[1]. This product is not available for international shipping. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. Craig says he would estimate the value of this Model 89 knee mortar to be $2,000, adding, "If I was selling it, I'd ask $1,995 and probably get it.". Japanese 50mm Mortar Round for the Jap Model 89 Grenade Discharger, nicknamed "knee Mortar". 6731 Whittier Avenue, Suite C-100 McLean, VA 22101, Stay up to date with all of our latest news, This item is completely legal within the USA. The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose, therefore complies with BATF guidelines governing ordnance. Postwar U.S. Army medical studies concluded that approximately half of all Allied battle casualties were caused by mortars, and of those roughly 80 percent came from knee mortars. Today, the visage of the knee mortar lives on in the form of the commando mortar, models of which are currently being manufactured in Austria, Chile, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, and elsewhere. Later that year they were again activated on 16 July only to be deactivated again on 30 September. While conducting a museum tour for a Japanese-American family group, including their grandfather a former soldier we came to an example of the Type 89 50mm Knee Mortar. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Still a relatively simple weapon, the Type 89 consisted of a steel pipelike barrel with enough rifling to spin stabilize the new projectiles, a trigger housing, a range-adjusting assembly, and a small curved base plate. 2013 Japanese WWII Original 50mm Mortar Round Model 89 -1929 See Sold Price. The inert ordnance measures 5 1/2" tall and has a type 88 brass fuze which is clearly marked and has the original rope and pin. Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 14 November 1851 - Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville, is published in the USA. We have only been able to locate muster rolls for him, but 5/11 for the majority of WWII. The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. Jayne Haugen Olson . Every display grenade, mortar, bomb, or destructive device sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable and inert according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). The Season 7 episode "Wouldn't It Be Ice?" Looks can be deceiving, though, and Model 89s were actually thrust into the ground. More Japanese markings and Nagoya arsenal marking under serial number on barrel. In fact, at its maximum range it took the grenade more than 13-seconds to reach its target. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. However, any soldier or marine who tried to fire a captured Type 89 in this fashion received a severe bruise (and sometimes a broken thigh bone) from the hefty recoil. By setting the Type 89 discharger at a fixed angle of 45 degrees, and varying distance to target by adjusting the size of a variable chamber space inside the discharger mechanism, soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50 mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. However, when US troops tried to test fire recycled knee mortars from the knee, bad things happened. Japanese WWII "Knee" Mortar, non functioning scale model. To fire the shell (which had a nose-mounted impact fuse that detonated on contact), it was dropped base-down inside the tube of the discharger. By setting the Type 89 discharger at a fixed angle of 45 degrees, and varying distance to target by adjusting the size of a variable chamber space inside the discharger mechanism, soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50 mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top, both painted over with black. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. There's a lot of WWII collectors out there. 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). Here, an American Marine demonstrates a preferred firing position for one of the weapons after its capture. This product is not available for international shipping. This new Type 89 shell engaged the mortar barrels rifling for increased stability and accuracy and boasted a greatly improved maximum range of 770 yards. This item is completely legal within the USA. The type 89 Knee Mortar was one of the most popular Japanese grenade dischargers before and during the Second World War. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. 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). They were re-designated on 1 January 1943 as the 4th Battalion, 11th Marines. We have no way of confirming that he took part in all of these battles, only the New Britain campaign. INERT WWII Japanese Type 89 Knee mortar round. An updated version, the L9A1 51mm mortar, is in use today. This product is not available for international shipping. Allied troops soon learned to hit the ground when they heard the telltale 'pop' of the weapon launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200 yards (183 m) away.Some Allied infantrymen mistakenly assumed that the launcher's curve plate was propped on the leg to fire and thereafter referred to it as a "knee mortar". Contains several Japanese characters. The battalion was reactivated on 4 August 1950 at MCB Camp Pendleton and were assigned to the 1st Marine Division. This discharger was known as the Model 10. It fired from a trigger and, while normally designed to be shot at a 45-degree angle to the ground, could be aimed horizontally like a rifle and (if properly braced) direct fired. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. To help compensate for the lack of heavy weapons, the Imperial Japanese Army worked hard to develop large numbers of what were probably the best light infantrymen in the world at the time. Totally non-functional and inert having been demilled according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Every display grenade, mortar, bomb, or destructive device sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable and inert according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). That term "knee mortar" is not a translation from the original Japanese name for the weapon; rather, Craig tells Rick that American soldiers came up with the term from a misunderstanding of how the weapon was used. What made the Model 89 knee mortar innovative was its portability: Unlike other mortars, the shape of this kind wasn't as clunky, and it didn't require any elaborate setup to use. Also, this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well, something we rarely see. This made it possible for Type 89 operators to shoot, pack up, and relocate before their round even hit the target. Graduated range scales for the two main types of projectiles were etched onto the stem of the tube that housed the trigger assembly. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. The Type 89 could fire two types of grenades or shells: the Type 91 grenade, which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger, and the Type 89 50mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. Its range is longer than most of todays modern grenade launchers, setting it apart from that category as well. [3] Although the Type 89 could be fired by a single person, it was typically operated with a crew of 3, enabling it to reach a rate of fire of about 25 rounds per minute. 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). 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. This represents a piece of World War II history and could ma.from 1540641 For the other Japanese weapon also known as "knee mortar", see, Type 89 grenade discharger with various grenades, shells, and accessories, US Army field manual TM-E 30-480 at hyperwar, U.S. World War II Intel Report on Japanese Smoke Grenades, Lance-grenade individuel Mle F1 (LGI Mle F1), Nambu World: Type 89 Knee Mortar (Grenade Launcher), Colour pictures of the Type 89 and Type 10 at carbinesforcollectors.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Type_89_grenade_discharger&oldid=1135034784, Type 89 50mm HE (high explosive) mortar shell (fitted with impact detonator) [Weight: ~2.00 lb (0.91kg)], Type 91 fragmentation grenade (fitted with 7 second delay time fuse, ignited in flight), Smoke shell weight: 0.9kg containing 0.11kg of HC type smoke mixture, Incendiary shell weight: 0.57kg containing 0.32kg of incendiary material, This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 05:58. Original Items: Only One Available. The Type 89 could fire two types of grenades or shells: the Type 91 Grenade, which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger, and the Type 89 50 mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 5th Battalion 11th Marines was activated on 1 May 1942 at New River, North Carolina. The curved T-shaped base of the Type 89 seemed to reinforce this belief. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. WWII JAPANESE EMPIRE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR DEMILLED. when seller Mike brings in a World War II-era Japanese knee mortar for Rick Harrison to inspect. Conversely, the standard American infantry rifle company had only three 60mm mortars in a separate weapons platoon. WW2 Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar Round with fuze. It also saw service in Burma and the Pacific islands.

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