Model 1916 Granatenwerfer
 
The Model 1916 Granatenwerfer (Grenade Thrower) was designed to give troops in the trench an ability to lob grenades into enemy positions up to a distance of 300 meters. The weapon is a spigot type, with the propellant charge in the base of the projectile. The spigot contains a firing pin which is cocked by a lever on the side of the weapon. Note the original lanyard and handle used to fire the weapon at a safe distance. The paint is original, and the launcher is completely serviceable. The launcher came with the original shipping crate, tools, and a full spare parts and springs kit.
 
A view of the left side of the Granatenwerfer 16. Note the handle for adjusting the range and the range scale with a maximum range of 300 meters.
 
The Granatenwerfer has a makers metal plate on the base marked "Granatenwerfer 16 Gebr Bing A. Nurnberg".
It is interesting to note that the Bing company Nurnberg was a toy manufacturer before the war and was pressed into service manufacturing helmets and weapons during the war.
 
A view of the tools, and a full spare parts and springs kit.