Original German WWII M24 Stick Grenade Dated 1939 by Domininghaus Technical Books Upon contact with an opponent

Upon contact with an opponent the rod compresses into the tube simulating bayonet combat

which were used extensively in both world wars

The position was quickly overrun and yielded 474 prisoners

An identical sight was used aboard Submarine I-401 and can be found in the Yokohama WWII Japanese Military Radio Museum and seen at this link

and pulling a similar catch under the frame to the rear

Original German WWII M24 Stick Grenade Dated 1939 by Domininghaus Technical Books Upon contact with an opponentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF. The warhead still unscrews. It still retains its original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head and shaft of the grenade. The front of the war head has white stenciled writing that reads Vor Gebrauch