Original German WWII 1940 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles our guess is as good

our guess is as good as anyone's

There is no play in the grip connection

They were also used by the USMC in the early Island Campaigns of 1942 & 1943

with scratches in the body of the decal

William Slaughter who was in the West Point class of 1848

Original German WWII 1940 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles our guess is as goodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF. The warhead still unscrews. It still retains its original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head and shaft of the grenade. It also comes with