Hello folks.
(EDIT: Mistakenly posted this in the 'world firearms' section, rather than the ordnance section, where it belongs. Apologies).
With my photo uploading difficulties sorted, I can start posting new finds again!
I picked these up a couple of weeks ago. A pair of German 3.7cm rounds, specifically for the 3.7cm KwK 36, the primary armament of the Panzer III. One example is HE (Sprenggranate), the other armour piercing (Panzergranate). Both are far from mint condition, but are in good shape compared to most that you find on the collector's market these days. They can be told apart from PaK rounds by the electric primers on the base, as opposed to conventional primers.
First the Panzergranate. In good shape minus some corrosion, with most of the black paint and red painted markings visible on the projectile. It is fitted with a tracer element, which can be removed and disassembled. Though I'm not sure, I believe the white star indicates this particular tracer was white-coloured.
And now the Sprenggranate. In similar condition to the armour piercing shell, with some corrosion. It is fitted with an 'AZ 39' fuse. Like the other shell, it was sent to me in pieces. The neck of this casing was very tight. I had to cover it with a cloth and quite literally hammer the projectile into place!
Regards, B.B.
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