| Accession Number | RELAWM30900 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade launcher |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1929 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Type 89 Grenade Discharger
Description
Type 89 Grenade Discharger. 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. The discharger is contained in a canvas carry case with a leather shoulder strap.
History / Summary
This type of discharger is often incorrectly referred to as the 'knee mortar'. The curved base plate is designed to be fired from a tree trunk, log or off the ground.