Original German WWII Flare Gun Wurfkörper 361 LP Grenades In Original Case Dated 1940 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare great condition 1940 dated original German World War Two grenade carry case, complete with internal racks for transporting 16 Wurfkörper 361 LP Grenades. Incredibly we are also including:

– 16 original Wurfkörper 361 LP Grenades projector stems (inert)

– 9 original M39 Grenade heads (inert)

– 1 M39 training grenade

The Wurfkörper 361 LP grenade projector was an attempt to give expanded capability to the 4 gauge flare gun, or Leuchtpistole (“glow pistol”). A variety of munitions were developed for use in the Walther manufactured gun, which was introduced in 1928. The smooth bore Leuchtpistole was also produced in a rifled version, the Kampfpistole (“battle pistol”). This rifled pistol was developed to fire a wider range of munitions, including the Wurfkörper 361.

Construction
The standard Model 39 (M39) Egg grenade is mounted on a caliber diameter, muzzle loaded, projector stem. Most stems were constructed of Bakelite while earlier versions were metal, later versions were wood.

A combination propellant and initiating charge was located in the end assembly. Internally a tube runs the length of the stem to the grenade delay fuze at the top.

The projector on the left was made specifically for the Kampfpistole. The design at right, first developed for the Leuchtpistole, could be fired from either pistol. The earlier Leuchtpistole variant performed as a rocket, propelled by gas vented out the holes in the base. The Kampfpistole design had an internal propelling charge which fired the stem out, leaving the cartridge behind.

Applications
This projector was used to fire not only the Mod.39 HE grenade but also the Mod.42 Nebeleihandgranate.

A novel adaptation consisted of an illuminating head with a reduced delay time of 1 second. This grenade was intended to be fired from a signal pistol by the tail gunner of a night bomber, if pursued by a fighter, to momentarily blind the attacker.

The case is offered in excellent condition. It still retains all original features including wood carry handle, cross locking system, and has original paint with red primer underneath.

The internal racks are offered in excellent condition and still have the correct original paint. The racks show minor wear but overall they are solid with working hinges.

Also included are reproduction waxed fuse boxes mounted on the top of each rack for added authenticity.

This is an amazing and RARE set dated 1940 Wurfkörper 361 LP Grenade Carrier filled with ORIGINAL grenades and stems offered in very good condition, unlikely to ever be seen again!