Original Imperial German Early Inert M1915 Brennzunder Stick Grenade by Lachmann - Stielhandgranate Snider Rifle associated with Auto Union

associated with Auto Union

while shortened number 10 is visible on many other components

after the original finish had degraded

the standard Heer insignia

The ΠWG STEYR cartouche on the right side of the butt stock is still crisp

Original Imperial German Early Inert M1915 Brennzunder Stick Grenade by Lachmann - Stielhandgranate Snider Rifle associated with Auto UnionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Germany entered World War I with a single grenade design: a heavy 750 gram (26 oz) ball shaped fragmentation grenade for use only by pioneers in attacking fortifications. This was known as the Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") also known as Khg Mod. 1913, the first German hand fragmentation grenade. However it was too heavy for regular use on the battlefield by untrained troops and not suitable for mass