{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-inert-1940-dated-m24-stick-grenade-by-richard-rinker-with-excellent-markings-stielhandgranate","title":"Original German WWII Inert 1940-Dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker with Excellent Markings - Stielhandgranate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original German WWII \u003cb\u003eM24 Stielhandgranate\u003c\/b\u003e, or Model 1924 stick grenade, retaining unusually strong original markings on both the warhead and wooden handle. The grenade has been completely deactivated and is inert, with the warhead empty and no explosive material present. The head unscrews from the handle for inspection, while the lower cap, pull string, porcelain bead, and internal wire remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warhead does not appear to be repainted, and it retains the complete original stencil, reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOR GEBRAUCH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPRENGKAPSEL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEINSETZEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means “Before use, insert detonator”. The warhead bears a Waffenamt \u003cb\u003eWaA244\u003c\/b\u003e on the top, under the stamped maker marking \u003cb\u003eЯR 90-1940 \u003c\/b\u003efor manufacture in \u003cb\u003e1940 \u003c\/b\u003eby a subcontractor of Richard Rinker. The warhead is empty and demilitarized. The warhead is able to be unscrewed from the collar to inspect the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood shaft of the grenade is stamped \u003cb\u003eЯR 1940 \u003c\/b\u003edenoting 1940 manufacture by Richard Rinker. This makes the grenade a great matching example. The bottom end cap is still present, and the porcelain bead and pull string are still retained inside with a metal wire. The wood is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly noteworthy for the combination of its \u003cb\u003e1940-dated Richard Rinker handle, 1940 Rinker-system warhead marking, WaA244 acceptance stamp, complete VOR GEBRAUCH \/ SPRENGKAPSEL \/ EINSETZEN stencil, removable head, and surviving internal pull components\u003c\/b\u003e. The unusually complete markings make it a strong representative example of early-war M24 production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45910092578885,"sku":"ONSV26CC113","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/8CA00616-50EB-47E1-A300-A635D2BF1461.jpg?v=1790796132","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-inert-1940-dated-m24-stick-grenade-by-richard-rinker-with-excellent-markings-stielhandgranate","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}