Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition 1940 dated original German World War Two stick grenade carry case, complete with internal rack for transporting 15 Model 24 Stielhandgranate (Stick Grenade / Potato Masher) Stick Hand Grenades. The case still retains all original features including wood carry handle, cross locking system, and has original paint with white stenciling on the interior. On this case, there is a stencil reading 15 Stielhgr.24 (15 Stick Grenades) over maker and date G S – 1940 on the left hand side.
The exterior still has good paint, though unfortunately the exterior white stenciled markings were removed. There still is a stamped Waffenamt inspection mark on the lower left handle side.
The packing details for this chest is stenciled on the right side of the interior, which is partly covered by a later label with the same information:
Zum Gebrauch beizupacken:
15 Bz. 24-4 1/2 Sek.
15 Sprengkapseln
This indicates that the the small compartments in the rack were filled with 15 4 1/2 second delay fuzes and 15 detonators, which had to be placed into the grenades before they would be “live”.
The internal rack is in good shape, and retains the grenades using wire style springs. It does have some missing prongs, and has suffered rust damage, however it is still solid and looks great!
Also included are 15 reproduction M24 grenades, considered by most to be the very best on the market. Our replica stick grenades sell for $34.95 each so fifteen of the equal $525 in combined value. Case measures approximately 19″ x 15″ x 6″.
An amazing set with an early war date of 1940, offered in very good condition: they don’t come much better than this!