original japanese wwii type 89 knee mortar

by M422A1 A friend of mine has a Japanese knee mortar for sale. Although the Type 89 was fully capable of firing the Type 91 infantry hand grenade used in the Type 10 grenade discharger, it was designed for the new 1-pound, 12-ounce Type 89 50mm high-explosive shell. 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. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Totally non-functional and inert having been demilled according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. [7] Some were also used by the Vit Minh during First Indochina War[8] and by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. The answer to Sergeant Arrowoods question was a resounding no. 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. 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? 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. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 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. (1) WWII Japanese 37mm brass round. I consider it imperative that the Army and Marines be equipped with knee mortars and only carry one type grenade., Army Sergeant C.W. Allied soldiers who met the knee mortar in combat were universally impressed by it and hated being on the receiving end of it. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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). 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. Their creed stressed relentless offensive action seeking a quick decision and emphasizing spiritual factors including zealous dedication and fighting spirit. 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. 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 the standard Japanese Knee Mortar called the Type 89 by the Japanese. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. This particular Type 89 Round still has the original safety pin on the fuze, though the string is missing, as is the internal spring. 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. In the US, the ATF considers it a Destructive Device. The Type 89 Grenade Discharger ( Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant), 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 theatre of World War II. 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. It was smaller than regular artillery pieces and was closer in size to a rifle. The Type 89 "Knee Mortar" (jap. 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. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. Despite these relatively crude controls, a soldier could quickly and easily be trained to fire the Type 89 knee mortar with impressive accuracy. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Features original paint with a yellow band on body and a red band at the top. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 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). 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. Very few mortars have a rifled barrel, can fire directly, or fire by trigger such as the Type 89 can. 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). This new Type 89 shell engaged the mortar barrels rifling for increased stability and accuracy and boasted a greatly improved maximum range of 770 yards. The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. Gee Colin. ob. List of journal articles on the topic 'Highfield Hall Community Centre'. In January they returned to the United States to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and were reassigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade. Before the war, the Japanese Army put plenty of effort into optimizing their grenades. It has been de-milled with a bar welded inside and an oblong hole neatly cut in the side. There are also a few arsenal markings on the body of the round, making it a very desirable excellent condition Japanese WW2 example. 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. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. 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". 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. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. Thanks, Mike 03-18-2018, 03:38 AM #2 MAP ? There is an arsenal marking followed by 12 , for the 12th month of Showa 15, or December 1940. Designed to be braced against a log, tree trunk, or the ground, this odd-shaped base plate helped give the Type 89 its deceptive nickname. This product is not available for international shipping. Inert of course. Related Guns & Firearms. British and Commonwealth forces came close to having a knee mortar of their own with the excellent Ordnance ML two-inch mortar. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. What made the Model 89 knee mortar innovative was its portability: Unlike other mortars, the shape of this kind wasn't as clunky, and it didn't require any elaborate setup to use. The Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. [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. An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready to display! The Type 89 is highly collectible, especially to those with an interest in Japanese weapons and relics. 6 x 10 feet. (2) WWII Imperial Japanese Type 89 (50mm) knee mortar round. | Est. 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. The Type 89 discharger and its ammunition was responsible for many Chinese and later, Allied casualties after the start of World War II, For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. (October 19, 2001 . (2) WWII Imperial Japanese Type 89 (50mm) knee mortar round. 2 days Left Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1795 Type III Musket with State of Ohio Markings, $1,600. 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 bottom propellant cup charge still unscrews. Inert Type 89 mortar bombs run from $300 up to $1,500, depending upon condition and type. Rick's first question for Craig reflects the complicated rules that the pawnbrokers must follow when buying weapons: Is it legal to own? Initially, weapon model numbers were based on the year of the reign of the various emperors. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Land captured this round sometime after the battle of Cape Gloucester during the New Britain Campaign. | Condition: Very good. WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Leather & Canvas Knapsack $199.99 + $29.00 shipping 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. 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 Type 89 discharger first saw service in China and Manchuria. 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. 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. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands.