H005080 M39 SMOKE GRENADE STORAGE/TRANSPORTATION CASE. (Transport und Aufbewahrung Kasten für Nebelhandgranate 39)

BACKGROUND: The high explosive, concussion, M24 stick hand grenade was a modification of the WWI German M1915 stick grenade and was to become the most common grenade used by Germany during WWII. Modifications of the M24 grenade resulted in the longer M39 grenade in 1939 and the M43 grenade with a different fuse insertion configuration in 1943. Another grenade based on a WWI pattern and introduced in 1939 was the M39 stick smoke grenade that was utilized to blind enemy observers and conceal German activity. The M39 stick smoke grenade was basically identical to the M24 concussion stick grenade which resulted in the M39 being given distinctive markings so as not to be mistakenly used as a concussion grenade. The M39 grenade also replaced the detonator as used on the M24 with a seven second delay igniter which activated the internal chemicals resulting in creating a smoke screen which was released from holes drilled on the bottom edge of the head. The smoke would emanate from the grenade for up to two minutes. Of Note: The first M39 stick grenades were distinguished by painting a white stripe on the handle and white script on the head but the markings were found insufficient and a later pattern with grooves in the handle was developed for easier recognition.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 36.5cm tall, 48cm wide, 14cm thick, stamped and tooled magnetic sheet metal construction M39 smoke grenade carrying case features a brazed, staggered, bar hinge to the bottom edge and a brazed on, folding, heavy wire, pressure lock and quick release bar with a swivel, turned hardwood carrying handle to the top edge. The case has three vertical, three horizontal and two diagonal, evenly spaced, raised, stamped, strength reinforcement ribs to each side. One side of the case also has three triangular, and one rectangular, brazed on, steel attachment "rings" designed for carrying straps. Case retains a fair amount of its original paint, with the exception of the white stripes which are mostly worn off. Internal stowage rack is not present. Shows the expected period use and wear.

GRADE *** 3/4                             PRICE $299.00 (Or Best Offer)

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