Granatenwerfer 16 and tool kit

[dano1917]

Found these images of the German WW1 Granatenwerfer 16 and the tool kit on the web. Thought it was interesting so here it is...Dano

 

[orpheus72]

Interesting.
Would the C-spanner have been used to fit the tailfins?

 

[dano1917]

Yes I think so. The Granatenwerfer projectiles came unassembled in boxes and the tailfins had to be fitted in the field..Dano

 

[Correus]

Sorry to revive this....

The C-spanner is for removing/replacing the spigot. The fins were pre-attached. It was armed by installing the top percussion cap and shoving the propellent cartridge up inside the shaft.