Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round with Top Plug Availability_Domestic this short carbine was intended

this short carbine was intended for use by cavalry units

History of the 27th "New York" Division

This incredible grouping belonged to Lieutenant William O

It has the original waxed cardboard case marked with US Army National Stock Numbers (NSN) 626-170--430

Original Japanese WWII Type 89 Knee Mortar 50mm Grenade Discharger Inert Round with Top Plug Availability_Domestic this short carbine was intendedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade, with an original bakelite Top Plug. For safety reasons, the fuze was not installed until the round was ready for use, so a plug was needed to protect the interior. The round features original paint with a yellow band on body and a red band at the top. The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose,