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 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