| Accession Number | RELAWM24908.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | pre 1945 |
Pouch for Type 100 Rifle Grenade Discharger (Japan)
Description
Fabric Pouch for Japanese Type 100 7.7 m.m. Grenade discharger. No. 10150.
History / Summary
The Type 100 cup-type grenade discharger was used for projecting the Type 99 (1939) fragmentation grenade. The launcher was attached to the muzzle of the rifle and the grenade, with safety pin removed, was placed inside the cup. Standard ball ammunition was used for projecting the grenade, which had a range of 100 yards. The grenade time fuze was stared when the weapon was fired, detonating in approximately 4 to 5 seconds.