Original Pre-WWII Japanese Type 89 Display Grenade Discharger Knee Mortar dated 1934 - Matching Serial 1142 Antique Flintlock Firearms troops began to dig in

troops began to dig in for the night

meaning some are genuine WWII shells that had all stampings rubbed out and original paint removed to avoid the allied ban on West Germany selling war materiel after WW2

there are some chips in the enamel but nothing major

and has some finish wear

It also has serial number 5104 / d on the receiver

Original Pre-WWII Japanese Type 89 Display Grenade Discharger Knee Mortar dated 1934 - Matching Serial 1142 Antique Flintlock Firearms troops began to dig inOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Totally non functional and inert, having been demilled according to specifications outlined by the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). The tube has been drilled with a bore width hole, and had the trigger rendered inoperable per BATF regulations to deactivate. Not Available For Export. The Type 89 Grenade Discharger, inaccurately and colloquially known as a knee mortar by Allied forces, is