| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM01832.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade launcher |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Maschinenfabrik Alfred Wolff |
| Place made | Germany: Berlin, Germany: Berlin |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Model 1916 Spigot Grenade Launcher (Granatenwerfer 16)
Description
Model 1916 spigot grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) made from ordnance steel. The grenade launcher features a spigot shaft and body which is attached to a base plate. An elevation scale is attached to the left side. A trigger bolt is on top of the firing housing and a cocking lever is attached to the right side of the firing mechanism. The spigot mortar is painted matt grey.
History / Summary
The Model 1916 grenade launcher was introduced into German infantry regiments in 1916 and was used on all fronts by German forces during the First World War.