Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. 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. Inert. | Condition: Very good. This beautiful piece maintains most of its original paint and markings. It retains 80-90% of its original finish but is missing the lanyard. And few were as feared, or as effective, as the Type 89 Knee Mortar, or grenade discharger. This caused numerous broken legs due to the recoil of the weapon. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. Please see our. He listed the following reasons: A Marine Corps legend, then-Lt. Col. Lewis M. Chesty Puller seconded Edsons opinion. FL 01-94 The Nehmer lawsuit and the granting of retroactive payments for Type 2 diabetes. Features some original paint with traces of a red band at the top, with much paint lost to oxidation. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Auction Listings provided by AuctionZip.com.Although the information published herein is from sources deemed reliable, AuctionZip.com expressly disclaims any liability for errors, omissions or changes regarding any information provided for this auction. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade was a result of this thinking and was a highly adaptable device that could be . When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. It is not for sale. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. However, anyone trying to fire it this way would receive a severe bruise (or sometimes a broken thigh bone) from its hefty recoil.[1]. In August they deployed to Kobe, Japan and fought in the war until the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on 27 July 1953. The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose, therefore complies with BATF guidelines regarding inert ordnance. 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. WW2 JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR LEATHER COVER CASE Used Jan 27, 2023 , 2:28AM Price: US $349.00 Shipping: $29.00 Located in: JP, Japan Seller: ) Sell one like this Sponsored items from this seller Feedback on our suggestions Excellent Condition! This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Designed to be braced against a log, tree trunk, or the ground, this odd-shaped base plate helped give the Type 89 its deceptive nickname. Smoke, incendiary, practice and flare projectiles were also available. (1) WWII Japanese 37mm brass round. 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. Conversely, the standard American infantry rifle company had only three 60mm mortars in a separate weapons platoon. Overall, the Type 89 is in a class by itself. Type 10 grenade launchers are far less common and will fetch up to $3,000. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 5th Battalion 11th Marines was activated on 1 May 1942 at New River, North Carolina. Craig replies with an unequivocal "yes," to Rick's delight, and the pawnbroker tells viewers in his pre-negotiation interview, "Now that I know it's legal to own, I would love to buy this. when seller Mike brings in a World War II-era Japanese knee mortar for Rick Harrison to inspect. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Excellent Condition $75.00 An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready to display! At 24-inches overall with a 9.5- inch rifled barrel, the device weighed just over 10-pounds. This was brought home and converted by a US Marine after WWII. Every Japanese rifle platoon consisted of three squads of riflemen and a fourth grenade discharger squad fielding three or four knee mortars. Their antitank capabilities were extremely limited; artillery was often lacking and sometimes restricted to small, outmoded pieces; and its armored forces included obsolescent tanks that were greatly inferior to their opponents armor. Initially, weapon model numbers were based on the year of the reign of the various emperors. And few were as feared, or as effective, as the Type 89 "Knee Mortar," or grenade discharger. Type 89 Japanese WWII 50mm Knee Mortar Grenade Description: This is a very nice example of a Type 89 World War 2, Japanese Army 50mm "Knee" mortar round grenade. Measures 2 inches wide 5.75 inches in overall height, and the bottompropellant cup charge still unscrews. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. There are also arsenal markings on the body of the round. But will Craig's appraisal of the Model 89 knee mortar be too high for Rick to pay? Sold Item #38846 Type 89 Japanese WWII 50mm Knee Mortar Grenade Maker: Japanese Model: Grenade Caliber: Description: This is a very nice example of a Type 89 World War 2, Japanese Army 50mm Knee mortar round grenade. I began by stating that American soldiers thought it was fired off the leg and as soon as this was translated he suddenly became highly animated, waving his hands with fingers spread back and forth and obviously say No No No in Japanese! The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. We'll see! When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR ROUND INERT WW2 Estimate $150 - $250 Jun 20, 2020 See Sold Price Sell a Similar Item Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies Offers In-House Shipping Ships fromWilloughby, OH, United States Free Local Pick-UpWilloughby, OH, United States View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies Milestone Auctions TOP RATED Serial "11127" on base and on barrel. The Japanese referred to the Type 89 as the Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant, or Year 89 Grenade Discharger. 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). This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Excellent Condition. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. He is seen still serving with 5/11 during the Korean War as well, making his service span from 1939/40 to 1953! Gee Colin. In January they returned to the United States to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and were reassigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade. They were issued at the platoon level to a single soldier who carried the tube. An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready for further research and display! This Japanese model 89 knee mortar round has a small Tokyo arsenal symbol punched into the side along with other markings, making it a very desirable excellent condition Japanese WW2 example. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. Rick's first question for Craig reflects the complicated rules that the pawnbrokers must follow when buying weapons: Is it legal to own? So he counters with $1,500, and the two eventually settle at $1,250 for the Model 89 knee mortar $50 higher than Rick had said was his ceiling. 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. Inert Type 89 mortar bombs run from $300 up to $1,500, depending upon condition and type. [7], Japanese soldier demonstrating the correct use of the Type 89 discharger, In use in Zhjing Province, China (1942), "Knee mortar" redirects here. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. 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. $140 GG-2126 WW2 Japanese cotton trousers with flannel lining. 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. 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. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. [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. $145 GG-2131 Huge WW2 Period -50s, Japanese Flag. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. The battalion was reactivated on 4 August 1950 at MCB Camp Pendleton and were assigned to the 1st Marine Division. The two-inch mortar, however, was issued only at the rate of one per platoon. WWII JAPANESE EMPIRE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR DEMILLED. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Has Yellowand Red bands and brass fuze. Original Items: Only One Available. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 MORTAR ROUND & GRENADE LOT | Lot of 4 WWII Japanese Inert ordnance. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. During World War II, the weapon was used effectively against the Allied defenders in the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. 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. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. The Type 89 shell could be adjusted to ranges of 393 to 2,132 feet. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. The nose igniter is still present inside of the fuze, and the top unscrews to examine the fuze interior. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please see our. Adjusted by a knob connected to a worm screw on the bottom of the barrel, the firing pin assembly could be moved up or down to increase or decrease range. I consider it imperative that the Army and Marines be equipped with knee mortars and only carry one type grenade., Army Sergeant C.W. The pawnbrokers of "Pawn Stars" love guns whether they be rifles, spearguns, or revolvers but isn't there a little room in their hearts for grenade launchers? The Type 89 Grenade Discharger 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 theater of World War II. This detailed article about the Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger is reproduced from Teri's WWII Japanese Handgun Website, with their kind permission. (1) WWII Japanese Type 97 fragmentation grenade. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. 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. Original Item: Only One Available. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. the complicated rules that the pawnbrokers must follow when buying weapons. chapter name 1night's black agents solo ops by gareth ryder-hanrahan 2night's black agents: solo opscredits publ. 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. [2], After World War II the Type 89 was used by Indonesian National Army and militias against Dutch forces in the Indonesian National Revolution,[7] with copies of the weapon manufactured in Demakijo, Yogyakarta. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. 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. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. 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. Thus, when a new and improved 50mm knee mortar was adopted in 1929, it became the Type 89 knee mortar, with 1929 being the 2,589th anniversary of the Japanese Empire. by M422A1 A friend of mine has a Japanese knee mortar for sale. For whatever reason, Allied soldiers dubbed the weapon the knee mortar and some even tried to fire the Type 89 with the base plate braced against the thigh. Please see our. Not available for export. 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. Inert of course. The Japanese referred to the Type 89 as the Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant, or Year 89 Grenade Discharger. 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. 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". This marking is written right to left, and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Yon Nen (14th year of reign - 1939), the 12th month, December. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. This method of adjustment allowed the mortar man to change range while still holding the weapon in place to fire through small overhead holes in the jungle canopy. 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". 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. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. This item is completely legal within the USA. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 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. The Japanese Army had three Type 89 in one platoon, it is the world's most used infantry support weapon. 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. According to a U.S. Army manual, the Type 89 fired a 50mm round and weighed ten pounds. In consequence, US forces often encountered these weapons and many were brought back by returning GIs after World War II. events, and resources, What Made the Dreaded Type 89 Knee Mortar So Damaging. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Land captured this round sometime after the battle of Cape Gloucester during the New Britain Campaign. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. It isn't functional, but it could still be valuable. A pull on the leather lanyard attached to the trigger then fired the weapon. 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. on Jan 14, 2018. . Technically, Japanese light knee mortars at first merely bridged the gap between hand grenades and true mortars and were more properly referred to as grenade dischargers. 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.". 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. 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. 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 (see also the Granatnik wz.

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