(October 19, 2001 . However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. 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. The weapon first developed was adopted in 1921, a 50mm grenade discharger, and it was an almost painfully simple smoothbore muzzleloader. Contains several Japanese characters. 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. 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. Sold. This item is completely legal within the USA. 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 original paint with a yellow band on the body and a red band at the top. Graduated range scales for the two main types of projectiles were etched onto the stem of the tube that housed the trigger assembly. 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. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. In good condition. 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. 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. In June of that year they deployed to Wellington, New Zealand. The 'knee mortar' was among the most peculiar weapons that the Japanese Army brought with it to battlefields in China and elsewhere in the 1930s and 1940s. The weapons were almost always fired at 45 degrees elevation. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. In August they deployed to Kobe, Japan and fought in the war until the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on 27 July 1953. Other mortars are propped up on legs sort of like a tripod but the Model 89 only has a curved metal end that looks like it would fit above a soldier's knee, on the thigh. The explanations are highlighted in bold type: Religion plays an important role in shaping Eveline's decision not to leave with Frank. It got the nickname the "knee mortar" because of an erroneous Allied belief that these launchers could be fired by propping its plate against the leg. Although it could fire signal and smoke rounds, this discharger was primarily used with the infantrys standard 19-ounce Type 91 hand grenade, which could be lobbed to only about 75 yards maximum range. Seller: Affiliated Auctions & Realty. 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. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. 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 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. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. 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 50mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. 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. by M422A1 A friend of mine has a Japanese knee mortar for sale. 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. Measures approx. Initiative. 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. However, anyone trying to fire it this way would receive a severe bruise (or sometimes a broken thigh bone) from its hefty recoil.[1]. Smoke, incendiary, practice and flare projectiles were also available. When it came to weapons production, the Imperial Japanese Armys requirements often came in second to the needs of the Imperial Japanese Navy. ), 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 . It was produced from 1926 to 1945. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Conversely, the standard American infantry rifle company had only three 60mm mortars in a separate weapons platoon. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 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. It differs from the earlier Type 10 grenade discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. The Japanese Knee Mortar By Cliff Carlisle The WW2 Japanese 50mm Grenade Discharger was called a Knee Mortar by the US GIs due to it's curved base. [4], The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. A single Japanese rifle company could field as many as 12 grenade dischargers. 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. Stay in the know. . 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. 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. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. In consequence, US forces often encountered these weapons and many were brought back by returning GIs after World War II. This detailed article about the Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger is reproduced from Teri's WWII Japanese Handgun Website, with their kind permission. In the US, the ATF considers it a Destructive Device. It'll likely be a bit slimmer profit than what Rick wanted to get out of the deal, but with an estimated net worth of $8 million, we think he'll be alright. Rick Harrison calls in weapons and military expert Craig Gottlieb to assess seller Mike's Model 89 knee mortar. These 30-ounce beauties are about the size of todays individual soda bottles. 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. Scholarly publications with full text pdf download. Inert. Cant we have one?. There are also a fewarsenal markings on the body of the round, making it a very desirable excellent condition Japanese WW2 example. This is the standard Japanese Knee Mortar called the Type 89 by the Japanese. During World War II, the weapon was used in Burma, China, and the Pacific islands. Please see our. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. JWO-0013 WWII Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar Round (INERT/ DEACTIVATED) This item is listed for historical interest only. ULTRA RARE Original World War Two Imperial Japanese Army Type 89 Knee Mortar - INERT Completely Original WW2 Japanese Military item. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. Legal Notice - 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). To fire, the gunner removed the fuses safety pin and dropped the bomb tail first down the muzzle of the knee mortar. 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). "It's less about brick-and-mortar than the groupings of people and the tools you have." . Inert of course. The Type 89 Grenade Launcher, Hachijuku shiki tekidant, was a light, small Mortar. [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]. 50% original paint remaining, bottom unscrews, Fuze has clear Kanji Markings. 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). 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. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Rick's first question for Craig reflects the complicated rules that the pawnbrokers must follow when buying weapons: Is it legal to own? The Imperial Japanese Army issued three Type 89s per platoon, making it their most widely used infantry fire support weapon. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. There is an arsenal marking followed by 12 , for the 12th month of Showa 15, or December 1940. 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. arsenal markings on the body of the round. ob. 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. Contents 1 Background 2 Design and operation 3 Combat use 4 Ammunition 5 Notes 6 References 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. Land captured this round sometime after the battle of Cape Gloucester during the New Britain Campaign. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. Compare this to a high velocity rifle round that travels at some 2100-fps and you see just how slow these projectors are. 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. The Type 89 "Knee Mortar" was one of the more unorthodox weapons of WWII, but nevertheless a lethal addition to Imperial Japan's wartime arsenal. 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 truly excellent example is beautifully marked with serial number 24258 that is matched on the barrel, range adjustment tube, and base plate. It could fire incendiary rounds, smoke rounds, and high-explosive rounds. There they learned the two lessons above and the problems realized demanded a grenade-type weapon small enough to accompany the infantry on the assault down to squad level. The Type 10 has a range of 175 meters, greater than other grenade dischargers of that time. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. Nice WWII era Japanese Type 89 50mm "Knee Mortar" Round. $140 GG-2126 WW2 Japanese cotton trousers with flannel lining. The rounds are extremely low velocity to cut down on felt recoil and traveled at a 165 feet per second creep. This represents a piece of World War II history and could ma.from 1540641 Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Deactivated Type 89 "knee" mortars sell for $1,500 to $2,000. Technically, the Type 89 shells had too much explosive and not enough metal, producing a lesser amount of relatively small shrapnel much more likely to wound than kill. 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". 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. 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). 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. The Japanese referred to the Type 89 as the Hachiky-shiki j-tekidant, or Year 89 Grenade Discharger. Gee Colin. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! Appendix 47: Gang Stalking, MKULTRA, Scientiology are "Zionazi" (Luciferian-Illuminati-Jewish-Masonic-German-Soviet-Nazi-UK-US-Israeli) "Psycho-Political . He is seen still serving with 5/11 during the Korean War as well, making his service span from 1939/40 to 1953! 6 x 10 feet. During World War II, the weapon was used effectively against the Allied defenders in the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. I consider it imperative that the Army and Marines be equipped with knee mortars and only carry one type grenade., Army Sergeant C.W. Measures 2 inches wide 5.75 inches in overall height, and the bottom propellant cup charge still unscrews. He listed the following reasons: A Marine Corps legend, then-Lt. Col. Lewis M. Chesty Puller seconded Edsons opinion. Very nice condition with the original paint and string and all matching numbered parts. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. The knee mortar itself may be gone, but the concepts it pioneered live on today. Item Description Original Items: Only One Available. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 MORTAR ROUND & GRENADE LOT | Lot of 4 WWII Japanese Inert ordnance. Every cowboy needs a revolver. That term "knee mortar" is not a translation from the original Japanese name for the weapon; rather, Craig tells Rick that American soldiers came up with the term from a misunderstanding of how the weapon was used. 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. Craig says he would estimate the value of this Model 89 knee mortar to be $2,000, adding, "If I was selling it, I'd ask $1,995 and probably get it.". 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 Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. It retains 80-90% of its original finish but is missing the lanyard. Up for auction is agood condition 50mm Japanese knee mortar HE Round and type 88 fuse,Original vintage (1943). An excellent example of the Type 89 Mortar round, ready to display! Original Items: Only One Available. 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. In reality, the Type 89 isnt really one. (1) WWII Japanese Type 97 fragmentation grenade. 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. 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. 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. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Japans answer to the problem was the Type 89. Join historians and history buffs alike with our Unlimited Digital Access pass to every military history article ever published (over 3,000 articles) in Sovereigns military history magazines. $595 GG-2133 Japanese 25MM Anti Aircraft shell. REPLY #89, Page 5 FL 07-15 PUBLIC LAW 109-461 (June 6, 2007), (legislation governing the recognition of agents and attorneys representing . It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. The Type 89 is highly collectible, especially to those with an interest in Japanese weapons and relics. 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 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. 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. Type 96. Very nice condition with the original paint and all matching numbered parts.BackgroundThe Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons More Japanese markings and Nagoya arsenal marking under serial number on barrel. Technically known as the Hachikyu Shiki Jutekidanto, or 89 Model Heavy Grenade Discharger, the new weapon featured a wide variety of improvements over the old Type 10 and had almost universally replaced the former weapon by 1941. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. Depending on the round used, it had a maximum range of just under 750 yards. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. | Condition: Very good. Original Item: Only One Available. 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. 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! IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. This particular Type 89 Round still has the original safety pin on the fuze, though the string is missing, as is the internal spring. 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.

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