Excellent Original WWII Jap Knee Mortar with Cloth Throat Cover Deactivated $1300 SOLD If you ask any WWII Pacific War vet they will all have stories about the knee mortar. REPLY #89, Page 5 FL 07-15 PUBLIC LAW 109-461 (June 6, 2007), (legislation governing the recognition of agents and attorneys representing . American soldiers overseas have encountered a number of exotic weapons over the years. It got the nickname the "knee mortar" because of an erroneous Allied belief that these launchers could be fired by propping its plate against the leg. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. Depending on the round used, it had a maximum range of just under 750 yards. However, any soldier or marine who tried to fire a captured Type 89 in this fashion received a severe bruise (and sometimes a broken thigh bone) from the hefty recoil. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Using this system, the Type 91 grenades could be launched through jungle cover or through small openings without the danger of premature detonation in the event the grenade struck an object on its way to the target. The Type 89 discharger and its ammunition was responsible for many Chinese and later, Allied casualties after the start of World War II, For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. After studying employment of grenades and mortars on the battlefield, the Japanese Army developed hand grenades, rifle grenades, and grenade and mortar shell dischargers (small mortars) suited to warfare in typical short-range combat environments such as urban, trench, and jungle warfare. WW2 JAPANESE ARMY TYPE 89 GRENADE DISCHARGER (KNEE MORTAR) LEATHER COVER CASE See original listing Condition: Used "Used, leather soft, small tear at bottom edge, tear and loose stitching at end cap no carry straps" Ended: Jan 07, 2023 Winning bid: US $214.62 [ 13 bids ] Shipping: $12.50 Economy Shipping Located in: Self-Concept and Organizational Behavior Types of Values 68 Learning through Experience Chapter Summary 56 Key Terms 56 88 89 Case Study 3.1: Hy Dairies, Inc. 90 Case Study 2.1: SK Telecom Goes Egalitarian in a Hierarchical Society 57 Case Study 3.2: How Failure Breeds Success 91 58 Class Exercise 3.3: The Learning Exercise By signing up you agree to Guns.com's JWO-0013 WWII Japanese Type 89 Knee Mortar Round (INERT/ DEACTIVATED) This item is listed for historical interest only. By setting the Type 89 discharger at a fixed angle of 45 degrees, and varying distance to target by adjusting the size of a variable chamber space inside the discharger mechanism, soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50 mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. In the aftermath of the Battle of Guadalcanal, Lt. Col. Merritt Red Mike Edson, leader of the famous Marine Raiders, critically evaluated the knee mortar and insisted American forces badly needed an equivalent. This was not any consolation to men hit by these flying shards of steel. All mechanics appear to be functional, but it has had a bore-width hole cut in the side of the barrel and a cross bar installed per BATF regulations to deactivate. Excellent Condition. There are also arsenal markings on the body of the round. It retains 80-90% of its original finish but is missing the lanyard. Stay in the know. The type 89 Knee Mortar was one of the most popular Japanese grenade dischargers before and during the Second World War. The pawnbrokers of "Pawn Stars" love guns whether they be rifles, spearguns, or revolvers but isn't there a little room in their hearts for grenade launchers? The Type 89 could fire two types of grenades or shells: the Type 91 grenade, which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger, and the Type 89 50mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. Technically known as the Hachikyu Shiki Jutekidanto, or 89 Model Heavy Grenade Discharger, the new weapon featured a wide variety of improvements over the old Type 10 and had almost universally replaced the former weapon by 1941. The 'knee mortar' was among the most peculiar weapons that the Japanese Army brought with it to battlefields in China and elsewhere in the 1930s and 1940s. Very few mortars have a rifled barrel, can fire directly, or fire by trigger such as the Type 89 can. 2 days Left Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1795 Type III Musket with State of Ohio Markings, $1,600. Nice WWII era Japanese Type 89 50mm "Knee Mortar" Round. This led quickly to the weapon being referred to as the leg mortar. When US troops captured these weapons, a bad translation of this moniker led to the term knee mortar and it has stuck. Serial "11127" on base and on barrel. The Type 89 entered service in 1929, and differs from the earlier Type 10 Grenade Discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. Designed in 1929, the Model 89 knee mortar was used to improve the accuracy of grenades and with around 120,000 used during World War II, it's safe to say it got the job done to the. With its curved support plate, the Type 89 was designed to be placed on the ground or against a log or trunk at a fixed firing angle of 45 degrees. Join firearm expert and historian, Ian McCollum, as we take a look at some Japanese World War II Firearms such as the Type 92 Japanese Heavy Machine Gun, Hama Type 2 Pistol, Type 90 3 Barreled Naval Flare, Type 89 Knee Mortar and other interesting weapons. [7] Some were also used by the Vit Minh during First Indochina War[8] and by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. The brass fuze housing itself is dated 12 . Allied troops soon learned to hit the ground when they heard the telltale 'pop' of the weapon launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200 yards (183 m) away.Some Allied infantrymen mistakenly assumed that the launcher's curve plate was propped on the leg to fire and thereafter referred to it as a "knee mortar". events, and resources, What Made the Dreaded Type 89 Knee Mortar So Damaging. DISCLAIMER Per EBAY RULES: This item is not, and cannot be made a To fire the shell (which had a nose-mounted impact fuse that detonated on contact), it was dropped base-down inside the tube of the discharger. A British ally in World War I, Japan sent military observers to the western front. Photo Credit: Misnamed by the American GIs who opposed it in combat, the Japanese Type 89 knee mortar was actually a light grenade launcher fired from a position on the ground. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. The two-inch mortar, however, was issued only at the rate of one per platoon. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building. on Jan 14, 2018. . Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. It could fire incendiary rounds, smoke rounds, and high-explosive rounds. Using the similar Type 10 mortar as a starting point, Japanese engineers created a portable bloop gun that fired grenades. The battalion was deactivated on 17 February 1947. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. However, any soldier or marine who tried to fire a captured Type 89 in this fashion received a severe bruise (and sometimes a broken thigh bone) from the hefty recoil. Contains 30 rounds of ammo. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. And what about calling the gun a mortar? Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. It was smaller than regular artillery pieces and was closer in size to a rifle. The answer to Sergeant Arrowoods question was a resounding no. This product is not available for international shipping. Every display grenade, mortar, bomb, or destructive device sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable and inert according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). However, any soldier or marine who tried to fire a captured Type 89 in this fashion received a severe bruise (and sometimes a broken thigh bone) from the hefty recoil. ULTRA RARE Original World War Two Imperial Japanese Army Type 89 Knee Mortar - INERT Completely Original WW2 Japanese Military item. Please see our. A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching, igniting a time fuse with a 7-8 second delay. ob. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. This made the round capable of being fired semi-accurately to ranges of over 2100-feet (650m). The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR ROUND INERT WW2 Estimate $150 - $250 Jun 20, 2020 See Sold Price Sell a Similar Item Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies Offers In-House Shipping Ships fromWilloughby, OH, United States Free Local Pick-UpWilloughby, OH, United States View Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies Milestone Auctions TOP RATED The Mortar round is inert and can never be used as a weapon or for its original intended purpose, therefore complies with BATF guidelines governing ordnance. Allied troops soon learned to hit the ground when they heard the telltale 'pop' of the weapon launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200 yards (183 m) away.Some Allied infantrymen mistakenly assumed that the launcher's curve plate was propped on the leg to fire and thereafter referred to it as a "knee mortar". The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. Microsoft Apps Home/ Documentary/ Japanese WWII Firearms Japanese WWII Firearms Documentary The method worked equally well when firing from deep trenches or pits, or between various building obstructions when fighting inside a built-up town or city. Probably the main reason for the knee mortars reputation for deadly effectiveness among Allied soldiers resulted from the sheer numbers of the weapon employed in the field. It fired a 50mm mortar bomb through its rifled barrel to an effective firing range of 120M (131 yards) although it could reach out to 670M (732 yards). Postwar U.S. Army medical studies concluded that approximately half of all Allied battle casualties were caused by mortars, and of those roughly 80 percent came from knee mortars. Rick's first question for Craig reflects the complicated rules that the pawnbrokers must follow when buying weapons: Is it legal to own? Mike's dad had served in WWII and brought some stuff back from his tour, including this deadly weapon. The Type 89 Grenade Launcher, Hachijuku shiki tekidant, was a light, small Mortar. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. This item is completely legal within the USA. The soft copper band on the bottom cup is punch engraved with HUGH O. G. LAND / NEW BRITAIN. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching, igniting a time fuse with a 7-8 second delay. Thanks, Mike 03-18-2018, 03:38 AM #2 MAP ? [1] Allied troops quickly learned to take cover when they heard the weapon's "pop" when launching its grenades or shells, in some cases from more than 200yd (180m) away. Although the Type 89 could be fired by a single person, it was typically operated with a crew of 3, enabling it to reach a rate of fire of about 25 rounds per minute. This is a genuine Japanese World War II 50mm Mortar, Type 89 grenade with a Type 88 instantaneous fuze. What made the Model 89 knee mortar innovative was its portability: Unlike other mortars, the shape of this kind wasn't as clunky, and it didn't require any elaborate setup to use. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The 1943 U.S. Army manual on Japanese weapons reported that a Marine on Guadalcanal attempted to fire a knee mortar in such a fashion and the recoil had broken his thigh bone. They thought that the curve was placed around the leg at the knee and fired that way. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Deactivated Type 89 "knee" mortars sell for $1,500 to $2,000. Very nice condition with the original paint and all matching numbered parts.BackgroundThe Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons Technically, Japanese light knee mortars at first merely bridged the gap between hand grenades and true mortars and were more properly referred to as grenade dischargers. Sold. This particular Type 89 Round still has the original safety pin on the fuze, though the string is missing, as is the internal spring. The Japanese Navy paratroopers carried special containers for the Type 89 clipped to their harnesses to provide fire support right on the landing zone. Contains several Japanese characters. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building. I consider it imperative that the Army and Marines be equipped with knee mortars and only carry one type grenade., Army Sergeant C.W. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. This method of adjustment allowed the mortar man to change range while still holding the weapon in place to fire through small overhead holes in the jungle canopy. Jayne Haugen Olson . During the war they participated in the following campaigns: Battle of GuadalcanalEastern New GuineaNew BritainBattle of PeleliuBattle of Okinawa. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws.