Custom Fabricated Replica Item: Only One available. Totally non-functional and inert according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). This custom fabricated replica was made using no original parts, and properly has a bore-width hole in the tube making it impossible for it to be fired.

German 5cm Leichter Granatwerfer 36 Mortars are EXTREMELY scarce on the collector's market, and we have only ever had one or two in the past. Given their rarity, someone elected to make this fantastic 1:1 scale fabricated steel replica, which is extremely well executed. It looks to be made mostly of steel, constructed around a 3.8cm completely inert steel tube. The replica mortar even has functional traverse and elevation controls, and the squeeze buttons at the bottom of the elevation support even push in, allowing the display mortar to be folded up as an original. The pin going through the base of the tube can also be removed, allowing the tube to be detached from the base. This must have taken a very long amount of time to construct!

This display mortar would be perfect for either a collection or use in reenactment, and from 6 feet away we doubt anyone would notice that it is a replica, given how well it was made. Ready to display!

The 5 cm Leichter Granatwerfer 36 (light grenade launcher), is a German 5cm light mortar that saw service in early World War II. Also known by the designation 5 cm leGrW 36, it was developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig and put into service in 1936. As with most small caliber mortars, it was intended as a long range grenade launcher, having greater accuracy than rifle-launched grenades. It was used to attack small targets that were beyond the range of a thrown hand grenade. It was lightweight and easily transported, making it a great option for increasing the range and firepower of infantry.

However, as with many early-war German weapons, it was somewhat over-engineered. As originally issued, it came with a complex optical sight, which was done away with in 1938. Production was then stopped in 1941, due to the 5 cm leGrW 36 being too small for the intended role. The shells it fired were not powerful enough, and the range was limited. After this it was used mainly by second line troops until the end of the war.

Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).