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

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

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Stielhandgranate 43: New Type Stick Hand Grenade

Stielhandgranate 43

The new ype German Stick Grenade, consisting of a head filled with TNT, a smooth fragmentation sleeve, fitted over the head, and a detachable wooden handle, is a modification of the standard Stielhandgranate 24 described on page 321.

The later model, however, does not have a friction igniter operated by a cord running through the handle. Instead, the detonator and 4 1/2-second delay igniter similar to that used with the egg grenade, are screwed into the top of the explosive head. The grenade may be thrown with or without the handle. Arming and priming are the same as for the egg grenade.

German: p. 320.1 (May 1, 1945)