This is an original deactivated Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar round. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 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 1943 U.S. Army manual on Japanese weapons reported that a Marine on Guadalcanal attempted to fire a knee mortar in such a fashion and the recoil had broken his thigh bone. Rare shell. 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. They thought that the curve was placed around the leg at the knee and fired that way. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. If you are lucky enough to find a working one that is transferable under NFA as a Class III Firearm on a Form 4, they run closer to $4,000. 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. (1) WWII Japanese Type 97 fragmentation grenade. $595 GG-2133 Japanese 25MM Anti Aircraft shell. 36), soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. Deactivated Type 89 "knee" mortars sell for $1,500 to $2,000. Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant "Type 89 Heavy Grenade Launcher") or more formally the Type 89 Grenade Discharger was a rifled infantry light mortar used by Japanese forces during World War II: though referred to as a grenade launcher by the Japanese, it does not really fit the modern definition of such. 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 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. Part mortar and part grenade launcher, the Hachiky-Shiki j-tekidant was patterned after similar devices of the period. Inert Type 89 mortar bombs run from $300 up to $1,500, depending upon condition and type. Cookies help us deliver our Services. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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). One new winner* is announced every week! 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. 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. 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. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. Rare to find. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. In reality, the Type 89 isnt really one. 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 weapons were almost always fired at 45 degrees elevation. 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. | Est. To the frontline Japanese infantryman, the Type 89 was most often referred to as the Juteki. 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. Japanese 50mm Mortar Round for the Jap Model 89 Grenade Discharger, nicknamed "knee Mortar". Gee Colin. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. They were issued at the platoon level to a single soldier who carried the tube strapped along the leg. This is one of those rare items that doesn't come up too often." It was said they could put a round right in your back packet. As she sits by the window, looking at the "familiar objects" that she "had dusted once a week for so many years" (4), she notices a faded photograph of a priest who had once been a school friend of her . 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. [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]. [citation needed] Others were used by Communist forces during Chinese Civil War and Korean War. 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. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. 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. ! There are some Japanese characters stamped on the housing, including a date of 8 . 2 days Left Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1795 Type III Musket with State of Ohio Markings, $1,600. When it came to weapons production, the Imperial Japanese Armys requirements often came in second to the needs of the Imperial Japanese Navy. During World War II, the weapon was used effectively against the Allied defenders in the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. 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. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. (1) WWII Japanese 37mm brass round. Not Available For Export. 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. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. It was often used in such a way to shoot through the firing slits of bunkers. Also, this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well, something we rarely see. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 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. 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. The battalion was reactivated on 4 August 1950 at MCB Camp Pendleton and were assigned to the 1st Marine Division. There are also arsenal markings on the body of the round. Our database is searchable by subject and updated continuously. 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. 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. 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. $250 GG-2127 WW2 Hungarian Helmet with post War liner. An updated version, the L9A1 51mm mortar, is in use today. All threebody parts have the number 900 stamped on them. 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. American soldiers overseas have encountered a number of exotic weapons over the years. 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. 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. After studying employment of grenades and mortars on the battlefield, the Japanese Army developed hand grenades, rifle grenades, and grenade and mortar shell dischargers (small mortars) suited to warfare in typical short-range combat environments such as urban, trench, and jungle warfare. Because the Type 89 mortar was so small it was ideal for the Pacific Islands campaign ( 1941-1945). The Origin of the Name 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. 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]. Its range is longer than most of todays modern grenade launchers, setting it apart from that category as well. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. They were issued at the platoon level to a single soldier who carried the tube. 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. Original Items: Only One Set Available. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. 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