Original German WWII Flak High Explosive 3.7cm Shell - 37mm Anti-Tank - Dated 1942/44

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice inert example of a German Flak 18 round. This example is completely void of any explosive content nor is it able to be used as an explosive device. The round is in compliance with the current BATF standards on inert ordnance.

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The 3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37 was a series of anti-aircraft guns produced by NDAP Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The cannon was fully automatic and effective against aircraft flying at altitudes up to 4,200 m. The cannon was produced in both towed and self-propelled versions. Having a flexible doctrine, the Germans used their anti-aircraft pieces in ground support roles as well; 37 mm caliber guns were no exception to that. With Germany's defeat, production ceased and, overall, 37 mm caliber anti-aircraft cannon fell into gradual disuse, being replaced by the Bofors 40 mm gun and later, by 35-mm anti-aircraft pieces produced in Switzerland.

The overall condition on the round is good, though the casing does appear to have some heavy wear, and there is some oxidation across the projectile. The projectile retains much of the original paint but does appear to be dated 1942 with a 1944 dated shell. The shell casing itself still retains a complete headstamp on the bottom reading:

euk
385
aux 44
6348 St.
3.7cm FLAK.18

The side of the fuse is very faintly stamped:

Waffenamt WaA849 10e 3.7 cm Kpf Z Zert. Pv. awl 42

A nice example that comes ready for display. Measures approximately 14 1/2 inches in length.