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Lot 361
Three (3) Inert WWII Japanese Type 89 “Knee Mortar” Grenades
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Group of three WWII-era Japanese Type 89 mortar projectiles, commonly associated with the Type 89 grenade discharger known to Allied troops as the “Knee Mortar.” The lot consists of three inert projectiles retaining remnants of original paint and markings. One example displays Japanese characters and painted identification bands, another has been modified with a slot cut into the body and was reportedly used as a piggy bank, while the third presents an unusual appearance consistent with having been fired and only partially functioned, exhibiting slight mushrooming and deformation at the nose. The bases retain their characteristic multi-port vented construction.
Dimensions: Each approximately 5.75 in. H. x 2 in. Dia.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Wear, scratches, oxidation, scattered paint loss, and handling marks throughout. One projectile modified with a slot cut into the body. One projectile exhibits deformation and mushrooming to the nose. All appear inert and offered strictly as collectible relics.
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