| Accession Number | REL42274 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade launcher |
| Physical description | Leather, Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan, Japan |
| Date made | 1929 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Type 89 Grenade Discharger : Lieutenant E C Henzell, Commander, 4 Battery, 101 Tank Attack Regiment
Description
Japanese Type 89 Grenade Discharger with two bullet strikes to the barrel. Constructed of steel in the form of a rifled pipe attached to a pedestal and curved butt plate. The trigger, which cocks and fires in one operation, protrudes through a lengthwise slot in the pedestal. A range adjusting assembly with a knurled knob is fitted to the base cap of the barrel and a range scale is attached to the pedestal stem. Markings - serial number on barrel: 92062.
History / Summary
Japanese Type 89 Grenade Discharger captured by QX48826 Lieutenant Ernest Colin Henzell, Battery Commander, 4 Battery, 101 Tank Attack Regiment.