Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate German Flags Issued in 9mm parabellum these

Issued in 9mm parabellum these were used by countless German troops and other Nations friendly with the Germans

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

Year of Manufacture: 1898 - converted later

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

Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate German Flags Issued in 9mm parabellum theseOriginal 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