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Stielhandgranaten 24 u. 39: Stick Hand Grenade Models 24 and 39

The head of this grenade is a thin steel casing containing the explosive filler. This is screwed onto a hollow wooden handle through the center of which runs a double length of cord. This cord connects at the forward end to a friction pull igniter (B. Z. 24) and at the rear to a porcelain […]

Stielhandgranaten 24 u. 39: Stick Hand Grenade Models 24 and 39The head of this grenade is a thin steel casing containing the explosive filler. This is screwed onto a hollow wooden handle through the center of which runs a double length of cord. This cord connects at the forward end to a friction pull igniter (B. Z. 24) and at the rear to a porcelain ball in a metal cap. In operation, the cap is removed, the porcelain ball pulled, and the missile thrown to detonate after a 4-5 second delay.

MODEL 24

Overall length        1 ft., 2 ins.
Diameter of body 2 3/4 ins.
Color of body Olive drab
Weight 1 lb., 5 oz.
Weight of explosive filler 6 ozs.
Explosive filler T.N.T.
Igniter B. Z. 24
Delay 4-5 sec.

MODEL 39

Overall length        1 ft., 4 ins.
Color Olive drab
Weight 1 lb., 6 ozs.
Weight of explosive filler 7 ozs.
Igniter B. Z. 24
Delay 4-5 sec.

German: p. 321