Original German WWII Mauser k98k Schießbecher Grenade Launcher Set with Leather Case Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very scarce accessory set for the K98 rifle, consisting of a Grenade launcher and spanner, both contained in their original issue leather case. Although this isn’t a complete set, it is still an extremely rare set of items!

The launcher appears to have been ground dug, cleaned and then repainted. The barrel clamp does not function as intended though it is still able to be unscrewed properly.

The spanner fits the launcher nicely, and is able to unscrew the launcher for reloading and cleaning.

The case has original strap and all internal fittings, with manufacturer code, date and Waffenamt: dkk / 43. This indicates manufacture by leather working firm Friedrich Offermann & Söhne of Bensberg, who made numerous holsters during the war. The condition of the case is very nice, retaining almost all of the finish, with just a bit of wear and age.

This is a very hard to find set for the Kar98k. Ready to add to your collection and display!

As of 1942, an attachable rifle grenade launcher called the “Gewehrgranatengerät” or “Schießbecher” (shooting cup) was introduced that was developed based on rifle grenade launcher models designed during World War I. The 30 mm Schießbecher cup-type rifle grenade launcher could be mounted on any Karabiner 98k and was intended to replace all previous rifle grenade launcher models.

The rifle grenade launcher could be used against infantry, fortifications and light armored vehicles up to a range of 280 m (306 yd). For these differing tasks several specialized grenades with accompanying special propelling cartridges were developed for the 1,450,113 produced Schießbecher rifle grenade launchers.

The rifle grenade propelling cartridges fired a wooden projectile through the barrel to the rifle grenade that upon impact automatically primed the rifle grenade. The Schießbecher could also be mounted on the Karabiner 98a, G98/40, StG44 and FG42.