Original German WWI First Pattern Granatenwerfer 16 Grenade Thrower Inert Fragmentation Round U.S. Machine Guns The case is a hollow

The case is a hollow bi-chambered aluminum cylinder

a bit smaller than the standard muskets of the line in use at the time

It fires 40 mm grenades at a cyclic rate of 325 to 375 rounds per minute

Photos show typical examples of what you can expect to receive

Original German WWI First Pattern Granatenwerfer 16 Grenade Thrower Inert Fragmentation Round U.S. Machine Guns The case is a hollowOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare German World War One First Pattern Ovoid Anti Personnel fragmentation Round for the Granatenwerfer 16 (Grenade Thrower 16) "Spigot Mortar". It measures approximately 10 3 4 inches long, and is in very good condition. The long protrusion on the top is the PDF type fuse. These were used both for direct fire and indirect fire, and had a relatively rapid rate of "throwing." A great infantry