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German WWII M24 Stick Grenade "Potato Masher" - Inert
Repro WWII German M24 Stick Grenade "Potato Masher"
New replica M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate 24" is a great example of the original "Potato Masher" Stick Grenade from WWII.
Grenade features a removable threaded metal head, like the genuine issue, correct manufacture's stamp, 1939 date, and proper painted lettering. Wooden handle is hollow and a correctly made metal screw cap base and porcelain bead on pull cord, also has the copper fuse base under the screw off head. German olive drab paint is marked with arming instructions: VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN, which translates to "BEFORE USING, INSERT DETONATOR". Overall length: 13 1/2 inches, Handle: 10 1/2 inches, Canister: 3 1/2 inches.
In WW2 the stick of the German M24 (Model 24) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The Model 24 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions.
