Original German WWII Inert 1944 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Hermann Nier with Fragmentation Sleeve – Stielhandgranate Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a WWII German M-1924 German Stick Grenade. This very nice example, acquired from a private estate sale, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF, and is not able to be used as a destructive device.

Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

The warhead no longer bears the Waffenamt on the top, however there is the stamped maker marking 44 fcc, indicating 1944 manufacture by Metallwarenfabrik Hermann Nier, located in Beierfeld bei Schwarzenberg, Erzgebirge. Warhead is empty and demilitarized by means of separating the pieces at the seam instead of drilling/cutting. The warhead is able to be unscrewed from the collar though the bottom is dented in slightly. After this process was completed the warhead was repainted.

The wood shaft of the grenade has no visible markings. The bottom end cap is still present on the wood shaft, with the screw cap still present and easily removable.The porcelain bead and string are not present.

In WW2 the stick of the German M24 (Model 24) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The Model 24 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions.

As grenades were disposable, encountering them on the market is very rare, making this an excellent opportunity to acquire one to complete a WW2 ordnance collection.