Grenade canister is in Good overall condition, about 95% original paint with thin vertical crack and marked on top “358-A-351”. Why? [15] Another alternative was for the user to throw it at the tank from a distance. When the user pulled a pin on the handle of the grenade, the casing would fall away and expose the sticky sphere. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). [41] Although the Ordnance Board had not approved the grenade to be used by regular army units, a quantity were provided for training purposes. Meanwhile, finding a suitable adhesive was a significant problem. The Ordnance Board of the War Department did not approve the grenade for use by the British Army, but intervention by the prime minister, Winston Churchill, led to the grenade going into production. The sphere was covered in stockinette which was coated with a liberal amount of birdlime, an extremely adhesive substance from which the nickname 'sticky bomb' was derived. Jefferis was in charge of a department known as MIR(c), which had been created to develop and deliver weapons for use by guerrilla and resistance groups in occupied Europe. The Ordnance Board of the War Office did not approve the grenade to be used by the army. [10] It was nitroglycerin-based with a variety of additives to make it more stable and viscous. £17.50. [28], Between 1940 and 1943 approximately 2.5 million were produced. New Made Item: This is the highest quality replica of the WWII German Stick Grenade or "Potato Masher" on the market today. Price: $35.00. Price: $59.00. The problem of designing a sticky bomb was delegated to Robert Stuart Macrae. After unsuccessful experiments with a variety of candidates, somebody suggested birdlime – a viscous sticky compound used since ancient times to trap birds by spreading it on tree branches and waiting for birds to get stuck. Click to open image! An authentic reproduction of the original including the Waffen Proof on the handle and the porcelain activation knob in the handle. [44] They were used by various allied units on the Anzio Beachhead, namely the First Special Service Force, who obtained them from the British. [46] At the time the crown opposed granting an award; when Macrae was asked what elements of the sticky bomb he claimed to have invented, he replied "I am claiming no invention; I merely claim the development of the bomb, which was my job. £52.80. 1034 - Mills bomb No.5 WW1 trench grenade Heavy Resin replica. Click to open image! IMA's exclusive stunning replica features a removable threaded metal die-struck head, exactly like the genuine issue, with the correct manufacture's stamp, 1939 date, and proper painted lettering. However, stick grenades were generally lighter than, say, the British "Mills Bomb" of World War 1 which evened out the playing field in a direct comparison. Anti-tank measures Sticky Bomb adoption and production". £42.00. grenade or sticky bomb, was a British hand grenade designed and produced during the Second World War. £34.80. [3] Sappers call such a device a "poultice" or "squash head" charge. In the event of invasion, he foresaw a desperate fight to the last and after the war, he wrote about how he envisaged the use of the sticky bomb, "We had the picture in mind that devoted soldiers or civilians would run close up to the tank and even thrust the bomb upon it, though its explosion cost them their lives. German WW2 M24 M39 M43 Stick Grenades and Egg Grenade with Wall display Bracket. Four tanks were dealt with in this fashion and 28 Germans were killed." The prime minister, Winston Churchill, who was concerned with the state of the country's anti-tank defences, learnt about the grenade and urged its development.[14]. In view of our acute shortage of anti-tank weapons, the whole story is discreditable. [5] However, the British Army was not well equipped to defend the country in such an event; in the weeks after the Dunkirk evacuation it could only field twenty-seven divisions. M24 German WW2 Stick Grenade (Potato Masher) with Fragmentation Sleeve. [19], General Ismay, I understand that the trials were not entirely successful and the bomb failed to stick on tanks which were covered in dust and mud. [16] His memo of October 1940 simply read "Sticky bomb. [12], The adhesive surface was protected by a light metal case which was released by pulling a safety pin: the case fell away as two hemispheres connected by a sprung hinge. Sideways throw into a door- the stick grenade allows the thrower to stay out of the “fatal funnel” As for shock effect- the GIs in WW2 actually liked using German stick grenades, especially in close quarters. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. 4d 11h left (Fri, 03:31 PM) 1 bid. [17] A couple of days later, Anthony Eden, then secretary of state for war, added a scribbled note to a cabinet minute that recorded the order to go ahead with the bomb: Anti-Tank (& indeed anti-enemy generally) bombs for Home Defence are vitally urgent and should be available in very large quantities. Premium Quality WWII Potato Mashers, M24 Stick Grenade. Please see our. [40], The grenade was first issued in 1940 to Home Guard units, who appeared to have taken a liking to it despite its flaws. Click to open image! [9] Having covered the bomb in glue, a non-sticky handle was required. Hearing Monday 26 February 1951", "WO 185/1. The Model 24 could be thrown … [31] The handle also contained two pins and a lever; the first pin was pulled out to make the casing fall away and the second to activate the firing mechanism in the grenade. Discussions of the problem in Macrae's office were overheard by Gordon Norwood, a master printer who Macrae had recruited from his former magazine publishing employer, but he was not directly working on the weapon. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Letting go of the handle would release a lever that would activate a five-second fuse, which would then detonate the nitroglycerin. All Images and Text Copyright © 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. German WWII Panzerschreck RPzB 54 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher- dunkelgelb. Wood handle in very good condition marked “RR 784-3”. 1. It was used by Allied Forces on the Anzio Beachhead, including the First Special Service Force; as well as by Australian Army units during the New Guinea campaign. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). The wooden handle is hollow as a correctly made metal screw cap base and porcelain bead on pull cord, also included is the copper fuse base under the screw off head. Premium German Stick Grenade. Macrae's legal representative was Edward Terrell – himself a wartime inventor. The fuse is a also rusty, but displays well. 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. The size, color and markings are correctly re-created. [34] Since the bomb used a blast effect, it was safe to do this and walk away provided only that the bomb's handle was pointing away from the bomber – the handle would be shot away from the explosion "like a bullet. Original with ceramic ball, no string. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. There were undoubtedly many who would have done it" [Italics added for emphasis]. No doubt some more sticky mixture can be devised and Major Jefferis should persevere. 1086 - M84 flashbang grenade relics replica. A large number were also supplied to the French Resistance. Price: $39.00. [26] By December 1940, fewer than 66,000 had been produced and the rate of production was disappointing at five to ten thousand per week. This M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate 24" that is almost impossible to tell from an original. [23], In his memoirs, Ismay recalled that he never solved the puzzle of how to convey his very genuine concerns of the time to the right people. WW2 German Stick Grenade Black Compatible With Custom Minifigures. The Stielhandgranate (German for "stick hand grenade") was a German hand grenade distinguished by its wooden handle. H 30178 (photograph): Home Guardsmen training with the sticky bomb, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sticky_bomb&oldid=1004144605, World War II grenades of the United Kingdom, World War II infantry weapons of the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with style issues from April 2020, Articles that may be too long from April 2020, Wikipedia articles needing factual verification from March 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 February 2021, at 07:35. $27.00 Men Versus Tanks — The Times. Birdlime performed better than anything previously tested, but it was still not good enough. The glass flask containing the main charge held about 1 1⁄2 lb (0.68 kg) of this explosive that was described as having the consistency of Vaseline. [6] The army was particularly short of anti-tank guns, 840 of which had been left behind in France and only 167 were available in Britain; ammunition was so scarce for the remaining guns that regulations forbade even a single round being used for training purposes. Watch. [4], With the end of the Battle of France and the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from the port of Dunkirk between 26 May and 4 June 1940, a German invasion of Great Britain seemed likely. Either way, the lever would be released and the fuse activated and the grenade would then detonate. Designed by a team from MIR(c) including Major Millis Jefferis and Stuart Macrae, the grenade consisted of a glass sphere containing an explosive made of nitroglycerin and additives which added stability to the mixture and gave it a squash-head-like effect, where the explosive deformed and spread out on the target before exploding. Click to open image! Just like the original, the head reads, "VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN" (in English, "Before use, insert detonator"). WW2 German K-98 Bayonet with Scabbard. Its distinctive appearance led to it being called a "stick grenade", or "potato masher" in British Army slang, and it remains one of the most easily recognized infantry weapons of the 20th century. This primed the grenade, with the lever being held down to ensure the fuse was not triggered; then the user would run up to the tank and stick the grenade to its hull, using as much force as possible to break the sphere and spread the nitroglycerin onto the hull in a thick paste. [24] A thrown sticky bomb simply would not reliably stick to a vertical surface; the bomb would stick if it was thrown onto the top of a tank, where the plates were more or less horizontal – and thinner – but this reduced the throwing range to 20 yd (18 m) at the most, getting that close would only be possible in an ambush or in street fighting. Great reproduction of the iconic Model 24 "Potato Masher" stick grenades used by German troops in WWII. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. [12], The sticky bomb could be either thrown or slapped in place by hand, in the latter case, the advice was to use sufficient force to break the glass thereby creating a greater area of contact resulting in a more effective explosion. [33] Users were relatively safe from a few yards away, as long as they were not in line with the handle when it detonated. Brand New. Norwood suggested that what was needed was a frangible container. The grenade carry rack is marked "brb" as I have seen a lot of stick grenades marked. The grenade was one of a number of ad hoc anti-tank weapons developed for use by the British Army and Home Guard after the loss of many anti-tank guns in France after the Dunkirk evacuation. WW2 Japanese Army Navy Type 4 Hand Grenade – Tan $ 99.99; World War 2 WW2 Japanese Army Navy Type 4 Hand Grenade – White $ 99.99; ... North Vietnamese Army Two Cell Long Stick Grenade Pouch with Tie Tie $ 149.99; Cold War Chinese PLA Four Cell Stick Grenade Pouch 1966 $ 29.99; Vietnam War We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. [11], The filling for the bomb was developed by ICI. Accurately made inert German M1924 ‘Potato Masher’ grenade with removable base cap. He obtained a 150 W light bulb with which to demonstrate his point: a spherical glass flask inside a sock of woven wool, rigid when thrown, but on contact the glass broke and the bomb deformed to the required shape. The sticky bomb was inevitably rather fragile and even a specially designed box could not fully meet the army's demanding requirements for withstanding rough handling without damage. The British infantry and Home Guard had little with which to put up a fight against tanks and to any who had witnessed trials of Molotov cocktails and SIP grenades it was evident that they could do little to a modern tank other than to provide a blinding pall of smoke. [12], Development continued, but there were problems with service regulations that were not written with such an unconventional weapon in mind. Make one million". The inside of the case was fitted with a number of rubber spikes that kept it clear of the glued surface of the grenade. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Add to wishlist. In tests, it failed to adhere to dusty or muddy tanks and if the user was not careful after freeing the grenade from its casing, it could easily stick to their uniform. A pull cord ran down the hollow handle from the detonator within the explosive head, terminating in a porcelain ball held in place by a detachable base closing cap. High-detailed wooden replica of the famous German stick hand grenade Stielhandgranate M-24 due to the shape nicknamed as “Potato masher”. Click to open image! 1002 - Mills bomb / grenade all metal heavy weight No36 WW2. WW2 German Model 39 M39 Fog Smoke Stick Hand Grenade Toy Model M1939. The sticky bomb could do the job and little else was available. +$5.75 shipping. grenade[a] or sticky bomb, was a British hand grenade designed and produced during the Second World War. Between 1940 and 1943, approximately 2.5 million were produced. German WWII Steel M43 Stick Grenade. These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions. A great historical addition to your WWII collection. [3] Jefferis enlisted Bauer and Schulman of the Colloid Science Department of Cambridge University, they experimented with lengths of bicycle inner tube filled with plasticine to represent the explosive. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 74", commonly known as the S.T. The Royal Navy Bomb Squad was called to East Devon to destroy a World War Two hand grenade found by a member of public on Woodbury Common on Monday evening (February 22). This product is not available for international shipping. [46][48][49], "It was while practising that a H[ome]G[uard] bomber got his stick [sic] bomb stuck to his trouser leg and couldn't shift it. [23] Minor improvements to the design were made, of which the most significant was to replace the glass flask with plastic. 35 Teller Mine M35. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. The South Africans waited until the leading tank was 10 paces away and then pelted it with sticky bombs, setting fire to it and forcing out its crew, who were all shot down. Excellent Condition Sectioned WW2 British No36 Mills Grenade with Gas Check £ 245.00 Click to open image! The grenade was a prolific infantry weapon during World War 2, used in all manner of lethal ways against the enemy. Photo. Compare. Head Unscrews & Has A Few Minor Rust Holes. Pulling another pin would arm the firing mechanism and the user would then attempt to attach the grenade to an enemy tank or other vehicle. The detonation would be concentrated on a small area, rupturing a thicker armour plate than a more diffuse explosion. [3] Then, when detonated, the effect of the explosion would be focused on a small area and would rupture an armoured plate much thicker than would otherwise be the case. The Royal Navy bomb squad was called to Woodbury Common to destroy a WWII hand grenade. Still A Good Display Item & Hard To Find Now Price £295. Since at least 1938, Jefferis had been toying with the idea of a demolition or anti-tank weapon that would be ideal for irregular warfare. The unfortunate officer Stanni, while attempting to demolish a smelly privy, loses his dignity and a large section of trouser fabric to such an incident. He also later recorded how he intended to use the slogan "You can always take one with you". [25], Arguments rumbled on and there were endless delays. Canister unscrews from handle and has remnant of fuze housing. Premium WW2 German M43 Stick Grenade. Time left. German WWII Anti-Tank Tellermine T.Mi. FIELD GRADE REPRODUCTION. The screw cap will actually interchange with original M24's- the head will not. The South Africans, armed only with a Bren-gun, a Spandau-gun, a tommy-gun, and anti-tank rifle, sticky bombs, and hand grenades, took on an enemy formation consisting of 28 tanks which was advancing in "W" formation against the position that the section was holding. Display Only, cannot be converted to an explosive devise. [21] As Eden had pointed out, there was a lot at stake. [4], Some sort of flexible bag was required to contain an explosive gel so that it did not matter how the bomb landed on the target. Known during the war as the “Potato masher”. I cannot be sure whether I think the rack is original or not. [emphasis as in original][18], In spite of top level pressure, the arguments rumbled on. "[34] Macrae gives no date for the development of this tactic. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. [34] The Mark II design used a plastic casing instead of glass, and a detonator instead of a cap. Seeing that the bomb was demonstrated in June 1940, this statement can hardly hold water. Mfg Co Inc. 1945 3732 . Macrae's tin of birdlime was labelled with a large letter K and an indication that tin came from Stockport but with no more clues as to the manufacturer. In WW2 the stick of the German M24 (Model 24) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The War Office seems to be to blame in that, up to the end of April, 1941, no sticky bombs had been issued to any unit, nor had any dummies been provided for training. Wwii . A casing made out of thin sheet-metal and formed of two halves, was placed around the sphere and held in place by a wooden handle, inside which was a five-second fuse. After the following explosion the trousers were in a bit of a mess though I think they were a bit of a mess prior to the explosion.". The French Resistance were also issued a quantity of the grenades. 786 - M9 Anti Tank Rifle Grenade. This is the typical egg grenade excavated is the 1980s. The grenade was one of a number of ad hoc anti-tank weapons developed for use by the British Army and Home Guard after the loss of many anti-tank guns in France after the Dunkirk evacuation. [35], Home Guard member Bill Miles recounting the dangers of training with the Sticky Bomb[36], According to a War Office training pamphlet dated 29 August 1940, the sticky bomb should be regarded as a portable demolition device which can be "quickly and easily applied". Price: $279.00. [13] It seemed there were problems at every turn. Finds a WW2 German M24 Practice stick grenade headFund af en Tysk øvelses stavgranat hoved Rare Original WW2 German Smoke Stick Grenade. 513 - M61 Baseball US Grenade. Macrae got on a train to Stockport and there found a taxi driver who took him to Kay Brothers Ltd.[10] The company's chief chemist was soon working on the problem of a suitable adhesive and within a matter of weeks the problem was solved to Macrae's satisfaction. Item 6796 WW2 German grenade case and internal rack This is an original Grenade can dated 1940. WOODEN HANDLE WITH A METAL HEAD. [6], Under the circumstances, Jefferis considered that his idea might have more general application for the British Army and the Home Guard. Known during the war as the “Potato masher” The M43 was a updated version of the M24 and was easier to mass produce. 404 - M43 German WW2 stick grenade. In the episode "Fallen Idol", Lance-Corporal Jack Jones sticks his grenade to an improvised target and retires as instructed but keeps a hold of the grenade which is now primed and stuck to an old dustbin lid. [38] The sticky bomb also featured in the British television comedy series Dad's Army. [15] As the grenade was a short-range weapon, users were trained to hide in a trench or other place of concealment until the tank went past them, and then to stick the grenade to the rear of the tank, where its armour was thinnest. A Semi Relic Original Smoke Grenade With Clear 1941 Date On Wood. Trials were disappointing, it was not possible to get the bomb to adhere to any surface that was wet or covered with even the thinnest film of dried mud "a customary condition of tanks" as Major-General Ismay, on 27 June, pointed out. Early versions of the sticky bomb were prone to leaks as well as breakage in transport. In the handle, a delay fuse was ignited by releasing a sprung lever so that a five second time delay started as the grenade left the thrower's hand (just like the levers found on a conventional Mills bomb type hand grenade).[10]. [7] MIR(c) was now charged with the development of the sticky bomb. Finally, after passing all the required tests, the sticky bomb – now the No. These were fitted with wooden handles and dipped in rubber solution to make them sticky. After a Pineapple grenade went off, most GIs would wait … Of these, nearly 90,000 had been sent abroad to North and South Africa, the Middle East and to Greece where they did useful service. [39], By July 1941, 215,000 sticky bombs had been produced. It was to work by having an explosive charge deform so that it had a substantial area of intimate contact with the surface of the target. [42], They were also issued to units of the Australian Army, who used them during the Battle of Wau[43] and the Battle of Milne Bay. $28.90. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. [18], Churchill considered any obstruction, however well-meaning, as singularly lacking in imagination. Inert … Learn how and when to remove this template message, British anti-invasion preparations of World War II, "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)", "CAB 120/372 – Anti-tank weapons: "sticky" bombs", "T 166/15 Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors – Macrae. The basic design consisted of a heavy sheet metal can, filled with explosive, screwed to a wood handle. 74", commonly known as the S.T. The German stick grenade design began in 1915, improving on the Pétards Raquettes concept which was a rudimentary early war improvised stick grenade. [8] Experiments with glass flasks filled with cold porridge confirmed that this was the way to go. [20], Macrae, Ismay and Churchill all saw fit to record these arguments over the technical issue of stickiness. A quick thinking mate whipped the trousers off and got rid of them and the bomb. Any chortling by officials who have been slothful in pushing this bomb, over the fact that at present it has not succeeded will be viewed with great disfavour by me. It was a standard grenade for the German Empire during World War I, and Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II. [12] Finally, there was also the option of placing the bomb first and then pulling out the pin at a safe distance by means of a length of string. This highly detailed replica looks just like an authentic German stick grenade. It was primarily issued to the Home Guard but was also used by British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa, accounting for six German tanks. [32], The grenade did possess several problems with its design. These have become hard to find lately; don't miss it. 74 consisted of a glass sphere in which was contained approximately 1.25 lb (0.57 kg) of semi-liquid nitroglycerin devised by ICI. [29], The grenade, hand, anti-tank No. Macrae confirmed that placing the bomb rather than throwing it gives better adhesion and allows thicker plates to be penetrated. [40] The remainder were stored at Ordnance Depots or distributed to army and Home Guard units. I don't mind where they come from as long as we get them, home or abroad. [22] What was needed was a hand weapon to deliver a coup de grâce by punching through the armoured plate. The German stick grenade remained in wide circulation throughout the interwar years following World War 1 … There is rust and pits under the newer green paint, but I don't think any plastic filler, and the body is very sound. [12] It was reckoned to be effective against armour of up to one inch (25 mm) thickness and was suitable for use against "baby" tanks, armoured cars and the vulnerable points on medium and heavy tanks. On 14 May 1941, Lieutenant-General Sir Ian Jacob reflected: The most extraordinary feature of the whole business, however, was the fact that the Secretary of State for War, in a Minute addressed to the Prime Minister on 25 November 1940, said that the Director of Artillery and the Ordnance Board had only just been able to obtain from ICI the details of the explosive contained in the bomb. The American pineapple grenade was so good at what it was designed to do, that it was almost too good at it. Premium Quality WWII Potato Mashers, M39 Smoke Grenade. WWII GERMAN M24 “POTATOE MASHER” STICK GRENADE. $99.95 VIEW DETAILS. [45], In 1947, the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors considered claims from Macrae and from the managing director of Kay Brothers. The grenade even has the pull cord and ceramic ball and disassembles exactly like the originals.
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