We have no way of confirming that he took part in all of these battles, only the New Britain campaign. 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. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Inert. 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. 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. In fact, at its maximum range it took the grenade more than 13-seconds to reach its target. Mike knows he's not getting $2,000 if that's the price Rick would want to sell it for this would leave no room for the pawnbroker to profit but when Rick offers $1,100 for it, Mike is bummed, as he had hoped for significantly more. The Season 7 episode "Wouldn't It Be Ice?" All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The shell consisted of a point detonating fuse, a grenade body filled with about one-third of a pound of high explosive, and a propellant assembly that screwed onto the bottom of the grenade body prior to firing. Please see our. Serial "11127" on base and on barrel. $145 GG-2131 Huge WW2 Period -50s, Japanese Flag. Measures approx. This led quickly to the weapon being referred to as the leg mortar. When US troops captured these weapons, a bad translation of this moniker led to the term knee mortar and it has stuck. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. 50% original paint remaining, bottom unscrews, Fuze has clear Kanji Markings. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Up for auction is agood condition 50mm Japanese knee mortar HE Round and type 88 fuse,Original vintage (1943). Lot number: 6365. Part of the Pacific War. 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. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. During World War II, the weapon was used effectively against the Allied defenders in the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. Designed in 1929, the Model 89 knee mortar was used to improve the accuracy of grenades and with around 120,000 used during World War II, it's safe to say it got the job done to the satisfaction of the Imperial Japanese Army. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Today, the visage of the knee mortar lives on in the form of the commando mortar, models of which are currently being manufactured in Austria, Chile, Spain, Turkey, South Africa, and elsewhere. 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. Impasse. arsenal markings on the body of the round. Item Description Original Items: Only One Available. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. The soft copper band on the bottom cup is punch engraved with HUGH O. G. LAND / NEW BRITAIN. WW2 Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar Round with fuze. That's much safer for the weapon's operator, at least. 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. They are fired by hand without a bipod, make use of simple sights, and are specifically intended to give small groups of light infantry or special forces immediate indirect fire of their own. This caused numerous broken legs due to the recoil of the weapon. There are some Japanese characters stamped on the housing, including a date of4 . The battalion was deactivated on 17 February 1947. Stripper Clip WW2 Japanese Type 92 heavy Machinegun caliber 7.7 stripper clip of ammunition in stripper in original package. 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. The nose igniter is still present inside of the fuze, and the top unscrews to examine the fuze interior. The Japs were notoriously accurate with these mortars. 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. Production began in 1932 and continued through 1945. Features original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top, both painted over with black. 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. 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. Sold. The weapons were almost always fired at 45 degrees elevation. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. 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! Please see our. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. Excellent condition. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. Get Guns.com offers and news!! 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. The battalion was reactivated on 4 August 1950 at MCB Camp Pendleton and were assigned to the 1st Marine Division. Inert of course. One new winner* is announced every week! 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The WWII Knee Mortar That Sold For A Surprising Amount On Pawn Stars. 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? During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. $140 GG-2126 WW2 Japanese cotton trousers with flannel lining. And few were as feared, or as effective, as the Type 89 "Knee Mortar," or grenade discharger. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 MORTAR ROUND & GRENADE LOT Lot of 4 WWII Japanese Inert ordnance. Mike's dad had served in WWII and brought some stuff back from his tour, including this deadly weapon. Japanese 50mm Mortar Round for the Jap Model 89 Grenade Discharger, nicknamed "knee Mortar". 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. Clearly, he really wanted that weapon. 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. This item is completely legal within the USA. Original Items: Only One Available. 2013 Japanese WWII Original 50mm Mortar Round Model 89 -1929 See Sold Price. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. It differs from the earlier Type 10 grenade discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. 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 Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. But will Craig's appraisal of the Model 89 knee mortar be too high for Rick to pay? There's a lot of WWII collectors out there. 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. [1] Allied troops quickly learned to take cover when they heard the weapon's "pop" when launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200yd (180m) away. 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. An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready to display! 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. 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. 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. They were issued at the platoon level to a single soldier who carried the tube strapped along the leg. 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. 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. These new, lightweight 60mm mortars are designed for much the same purpose as the venerable Japanese Type 89. 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. Features some original paint withtraces of a red band at the top,with much paint lost to oxidation. 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. 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. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. The Type 89 Grenade Launcher, Hachijuku shiki tekidant, was a light, small Mortar. 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. Very nice condition with the original paint and string and all matching numbered parts. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. 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. This gun would also have to be able to reach out and touch a machine gun nest at ranges impossible for hand-held grenades. Seller: Affiliated Auctions & Realty. chapter name 1night's black agents solo ops by gareth ryder-hanrahan 2night's black agents: solo opscredits publ. Also, this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well, something we rarely see. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. However, when US troops tried to test fire recycled knee mortars from the knee, bad things happened. 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. INERT WWII Japanese Type 89 Knee mortar round. Its range is longer than most of todays modern grenade launchers, setting it apart from that category as well. There are also a few arsenal markings on the body of the round, making it a very desirable excellent condition Japanese WW2 example. The force of discharge also set back and armed the fuse in the nose projectile and recocked the mainspring inside the mortar. 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. Being triggered rather than drop fired, the knee mortar could also be braced against a tree trunk and fired almost horizontally. Features some original paint with traces of a red band at the top, with much paint lost to oxidation. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 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. Using the similar Type 10 mortar as a starting point, Japanese engineers created a portable bloop gun that fired grenades. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. [7], Japanese soldier demonstrating the correct use of the Type 89 discharger, In use in Zhjing Province, China (1942), "Knee mortar" redirects here. 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. There is a 1 inch slot cut into the top portion of the round, perfect size for coins. Measures 2 inches wide 5.75 inches in overall height, and the bottompropellant cup charge still unscrews. 6 x 10 feet. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. This represents a piece of World War II history and could ma.from 1540641 The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. [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. Several examples have the groove in the barrel filled with white paint for sighting purposes. 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. (2) WWII Imperial Japanese Type 89 (50mm) knee mortar round. Also, this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well, something we rarely see. 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. 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. 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. 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. It had a range control device at the base of the barrel in . This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. This made the round capable of being fired semi-accurately to ranges of over 2100-feet (650m). In consequence, US forces often encountered these weapons and many were brought back by returning GIs after World War II. 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. Self-Concept and Organizational Behavior Types of Values 68 Learning through Experience Chapter Summary 56 Key Terms 56 88 89 Case Study 3.1: Hy Dairies, Inc. 90 Case Study 2.1: SK Telecom Goes Egalitarian in a Hierarchical Society 57 Case Study 3.2: How Failure Breeds Success 91 58 Class Exercise 3.3: The Learning Exercise Overall, the Type 89 is in a class by itself. Contains several Japanese characters. 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. This is the standard Japanese Knee Mortar called the Type 89 by the Japanese. The Nagoya Arsenal supervised the construction of some 120,000 of these weapons from 1929-1945 and they saw service all over the Pacific. 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. Actually misnamed, this Japanese light infantry weapon earned the respect of the American soldiers who encountered it. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. WW2 JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (KNEE MORTAR) LEATHER COVER CASE See original listing Condition: Used "Used, leather soft, small tear at bottom edge, tear and loose stitching at end cap no carry straps" Ended: Jan 07, 2023 Winning bid: US $214.62 [ 13 bids ] Shipping: $12.50 Economy Shipping Located in: