The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 handle. A traversing arc is attached to the baseplate and two range table plates are rivetted to the baseplate. A carry handle is attached to the right side of the baseplate for transportation. The baseplate 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. The baseplate is attached to the grenade launcher for firing operations and is removed for logistical movements.
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
Model 1915 grenade launcher baseplate made from steel. The baseplate features a locking handle for the spigot mortar, a carry handle and an aluminium range scale plate. Markings - range scale figures.
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
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
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