Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of an extremely rare NB.Hgr.39 or Nebelhandgranate 1939 German Stick Grenade handle which has been fitted with a high-quality replica head, complete with the correct stripes and markings. This has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF, and is not available for export.

In 1939 the Stielhandgranate (Stick hand grenade) design was modified to create the Nebelhandgranate "smoke hand grenade". Smoke was used for masking protection from enemy fire and signaling. There were two variants, the Nb.Hgr.39 and the Nb.Hgr.39b. The "b" version differs in that the handle has raised ridges and an additional white band to aid in identification at night, and quickly replaced the original version. The Nb.39 pot contained a mixture of zinc powder and hexachlorethane which produced a smoke cloud upon ignition. Holes in the bottom of the head provided an escape path for the smoke as it burned.

The replica warhead bears correct replica paint including a clear white paint stencil that reads Nb. Hgr. 39, along with the white band, for ease of identification as a smoke grenade and not a traditional M1924. The head also has the correct ventilation holes on the underside, where the smoke would exit once the grenade went off. It has a replica stamp on the top for production by Richard Rinker, which really sells the piece!

The fine original wood shaft bears a faint correct white paint band, tooled grip ridges, and is stamped with with 42 gck for 1942 manufacture by Metallwarenfabrik Siegwerk Gebrüder Schuppener, Siegen Westfalen. 

The original screw cap is still present, with the original bead and string still present inside! 

A great example of an original smoke handle stick with a replica head for display!

In WWII the stick of the German M24 (Model 24) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The Model 24 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions.