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Lot 755: Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar", Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Infantry Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device,

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 755: Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar", Class III/NFA Destructive Device

Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Infantry Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device,

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,500

Japanese Type 89 "Knee Mortar" Infantry Grenade Launcher, Class III/NFA Destructive Device,

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Type 89
Type: Destructive Device
Gauge: 50 mm
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Class III
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Developed as an interim step between a hand-thrown grenade and a full sized crewed mortar, the Type 89 could be carried by a regular infantryman along with their standard kit. Matching numbers on the tube, firing mechanism and baseplate, with the firing mechanism graduated out to 650 yards and a treated canvas dust cover. Some screws absent, dust cover tattered, mechanism in good order. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.

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