| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM03963 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German G 98 Rifle Grenade firing stand captured by the 31 Battalion on 8 August 1918
Description
Rifle grenade firing stand made from steel parts. The stand consists of a four posted frame onto which a Gewehr 98 rifle was attached. The frame is attached to a square wooden baseplate which has provision for limited traverse. The rifle clamp has a simple metal elevation plate attached. The stand is painted matt grey. There are no markings.
History / Summary
This rifle grenade stand was captured by the 31st Battalion on the Somme on 8 August 1918.