Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The crown of the cap

The crown of the cap has a celluloid plastic diamond sweat protector

The Single edged blade is just 4 1/2 " in length

marked THE CROSBY CO

so one can only assume is was intended to be fired as a shoulder weapon which is nearly impossible as it weighs 33 pounds

Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Friedrich Maurer Söhne with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The crown of the capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, 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. It also comes with