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Lot 1364: Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar", Class III/NFA Destructive Device

World War II Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Grenade Discharger, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Lot 1364: Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar", Class III/NFA Destructive Device

World War II Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Grenade Discharger, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500

World War II Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Grenade Discharger, Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 89
Type: Destructive Device
Gauge: 50 mm
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: black paint
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2210
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 326
Class: Class III
Description:

Developed in 1928, the Type 89 was designed to fill the space between hand-thrown grenades and full-sized infantry mortars, allowing a single man to deliver explosives with range, power and consistency superior to a standard grenade. Steel construction, with a sighting groove in the tube, matching numbers on the tube and firing mechanism, and an unmarked baseplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 50% of the arsenal black painted metal finish overall with the remaining metal surfaces showing rust and a brown patina. The firing mechanism and parts of the adjustment mechanism are absent. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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