Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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. The exterior is top left of the handle is nicely stamped;
ЯR corresponds to the manufacturer Richard Rinker G.m.b.H. in Menden Iserlohn, the original designer of the M24 grenade. There still is also a stamped Waffenamt inspection mark.
The exterior of the case also bears USGI names and locations, such as “France” and “New York“, much of the writing is faded and difficult to read but it add lots of interest to this piece.
The internal rack is in very good shape, with stenciled lettering in German. It retains the grenades using wire style springs. It does have a few missing prongs, 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 manufactured by Richard Rinker, offered in very good condition: they don’t come much better than this!