Excellent condition. Type 96. Smoke, incendiary, practice and flare projectiles were also available. The Type 89 shell could be adjusted to ranges of 393 to 2,132 feet. 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. They participated in the following campaigns: Inchon/Seoul CampaignBattle of Chosin ReservoirEast/Central FrontWestern Front, Following the war the battalion remained in Korea and participated in the occupation of the Korean Demilitarized Zone from August 1953 until March 1955 when they relocated to MCB Camp Pendleton. Up for auction is agood condition 50mm Japanese knee mortar HE Round and type 88 fuse,Original vintage (1943). 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. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. 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 WWII Knee Mortar That Sold For A Surprising Amount On Pawn Stars. 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. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. The answer to Sergeant Arrowoods question was a resounding no. $595 GG-2133 Japanese 25MM Anti Aircraft shell. Ammunition, when found, is inert (hopefully) and even then often sells for over $200 apiece. This was brought home and converted by a US Marine after WWII. The weapon was designated the Type 89 in 1929. WWII JAPANESE EMPIRE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR DEMILLED. 50% original paint remaining, bottom unscrews, Fuze has clear Kanji Markings. INERT WWII Japanese Type 89 "Knee" mortar round. 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). Mike wants $2,000 for his knee mortar, and he tells the camera in his pre-sale interview, "I don't think that's unreasonable." Graduated range scales for the two main types of projectiles were etched onto the stem of the tube that housed the trigger assembly. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. This item is completely legal within the USA. This is one of those rare items that doesn't come up too often." Notice All rights reserved. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. "It's less about brick-and-mortar than the groupings of people and the tools you have." . International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. To the frontline Japanese infantryman, the Type 89 was most often referred to as the Juteki. Using this system, the Type 91 grenades could be launched through jungle cover or through small openings without the danger of premature detonation in the event the grenade struck an object on its way to the target. By enthusiastically adopting the latest technology, tactics, and equipment from around the world, the Japanese built a remarkable military machine that would set the stage for the Pacific theater of the Second World War. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. $250 GG-2127 WW2 Hungarian Helmet with post War liner. Item #22407 Good condition, approx. Before the war, the Japanese Army put plenty of effort into optimizing their grenades. ULTRA RARE Original World War Two Imperial Japanese Army Type 89 Knee Mortar - INERT Completely Original WW2 Japanese Military item. All mechanics appear to be functional, but it has had a bore-width hole cut in the side of the barrel and a cross bar installed per BATF regulations to deactivate. 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. Following the surrender of Japan, the battalion was deployed to Tientsin, China as part of the occupation of northern China from October 1946 to January 1947. Displays well. Serial "11127" on base and on barrel. Land captured this round sometime after the battle of Cape Gloucester during the New Britain Campaign. Has Yellowand Red bands and brass fuze. 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. $140 GG-2126 WW2 Japanese cotton trousers with flannel lining. 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. The explanations are highlighted in bold type: Religion plays an important role in shaping Eveline's decision not to leave with Frank. A British ally in World War I, Japan sent military observers to the western front. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. Rare to find. 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. Measures 2 inches wide 5.75 inches in overall height, and the bottompropellant cup charge still unscrews. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! [6], The Type 89 discharger saw service at the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in Manchuria during the Second Sino-Japanese War. 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 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. 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! on Jan 14, 2018. . Also, this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well, something we rarely see. This made the round capable of being fired semi-accurately to ranges of over 2100-feet (650m). The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. 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 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. An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready for further research and display! Compare this to a high velocity rifle round that travels at some 2100-fps and you see just how slow these projectors are. Original Items: Only One Set Available. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. This marking is written right to left, and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943), probably the 8th month of August. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. Probably the main reason for the knee mortars reputation for deadly effectiveness among Allied soldiers resulted from the sheer numbers of the weapon employed in the field. This detailed article about the Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger is reproduced from Teri's WWII Japanese Handgun Website, with their kind permission. 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). During World War II, the weapon was used effectively against the Allied defenders in the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. United States forces soldiered on with the little loved rifle grenade until the advent of the M79 40mm grenade launcher during the early stages of the Vietnam War. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top, both painted over with black. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted . 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. 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". Inert of course. 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. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 MORTAR ROUND & GRENADE LOT | Lot of 4 WWII Japanese Inert ordnance. Here, an American Marine demonstrates a preferred firing position for one of the weapons after its capture. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. While it could be fired by one man, a knee mortar with a three-man crew could maintain an effective rate of fire of 25 rounds per minute. It was so effective that it continued to equip troops around the world for decades after World War II. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Arrowood completely agreed: The Jap knee mortar gives us hell. 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. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. They dropped freely down the muzzle of the weapon and when fired, a copper expansion band inside the round spread and tightly gripped the rifling. An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready to display! Depending on the round used, it had a maximum range of just under 750 yards. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. They were issued at the platoon level to a single soldier who carried the tube strapped along the leg. 6 x 10 feet. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Looks can be deceiving, though, and Model 89s were actually thrust into the ground. There are also arsenal markings on the body of the round. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. 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. Every display machinegun and machine gun parts set and 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). 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 placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. In the aftermath of the Battle of Guadalcanal, Lt. Col. Merritt Red Mike Edson, leader of the famous Marine Raiders, critically evaluated the knee mortar and insisted American forces badly needed an equivalent. 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. 2016 WWII SIGNAL FLARES AND JAPANESE KNEE MORTAR SHELL See Sold Price. 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. One of these was the peculiar case of the Japanese Army Type 89 Knee Mortar, a weapon that, despite what its name suggests, didnt have anything to do with knees, and wasnt really a mortar. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. 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. Original Item: Only One Available. (1) WWII Japanese 37mm brass round. Other Battles / Campaigns He Would Have Been A Part Of:Battle of GuadalcanalEastern New GuineaNew BritainBattle of PeleliuBattle of Okinawa, Korean War Campaigns:Inchon/Seoul CampaignBattle of Chosin ReservoirEast/Central FrontWestern Front. 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. 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. 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. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The two-inch mortar, however, was issued only at the rate of one per platoon. It is not for sale. Type 10 grenade launchers are far less common and will fetch up to $3,000. British and Commonwealth forces came close to having a knee mortar of their own with the excellent Ordnance ML two-inch mortar. 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. Very nice condition with the original paint and string and all matching numbered parts. When it came to weapons production, the Imperial Japanese Armys requirements often came in second to the needs of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A 51mm weapon, it too was fired with no bipod and a lanyard trigger. Every Japanese rifle platoon consisted of three squads of riflemen and a fourth grenade discharger squad fielding three or four knee mortars. Craig says that the four-digit serial number on this knee mortar indicates that it was an earlier model, making it more valuable. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. It was smaller than regular artillery pieces and was closer in size to a rifle. This discharger was known as the Model 10. 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. Scholarly publications with full text pdf download. [5] 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.[5]. 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]. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. With the legality of purchasing the Model 89 knee mortar cleared, the second most important question for Rick is this: How much is it worth? Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Actually misnamed, this Japanese light infantry weapon earned the respect of the American soldiers who encountered it. While the dictionary definition of a mortar, A portable, muzzle loading cannon used to fire shells at low velocities, short ranges, and high trajectory is a match, the Type 89 is more like a grenade-firing rifle. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. This is a genuine Japanese late World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. 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. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade was a result of this thinking and was a highly adaptable device that could be . The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. $145 GG-2131 Huge WW2 Period -50s, Japanese Flag. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

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