The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Model 1916 spigot grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) made from ordnance steel. The grenade launcher features a spigot shaft and body which is attached to a base plate. An elevation scale is attached to the left side. A trigger bolt is on top of the firing housing and a cocking lever is attached to the right side of the firing mechanism. The spigot mortar is painted matt grey.
The Model 1916 grenade launcher was introduced into German infantry regiments in 1916 and was used on all fronts by German forces during the First World War.
Model 1916 spigot grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) made from ordnance steel. The grenade launcher features a spigot shaft and body which is attached to a base plate. An elevation scale is attached t
This Model 16 grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) is made from ordnance steel. It features a spigot shaft and body which is attached to a base plate. An elevation scale is attached to the left side. A
Model 1916 spigot grenade launcher (Granatwerfer) baseplate made from ordnance steel. The baseplate consists of a three quarter steel plate. The grenade launcher attaches to a central hole with a hand
The Model 1916 grenade launcher (Granatenwerfer) is a spigot type weapon made from cast steel. The spigot contains a firing pin which is cocked by a lever on the side of the weapon with the propellant
Spigot mortar made from steel tubing and pressed metal and attached to a rectangular wooden base. The mortar has an elevation scale on the left side and a locking lever on the base of the barrel to lo
Twine firing lanyard approximetely 5010 mm in length and 3-4mm thick. Attached to one end is a steel clip and swivel ring approximately 100 mm. At the other end is a wooden toggle made of turned wood