Original German WWII Panzerfaust 30 Klein Anti-Tank Launcher and Rocket with Original Paint & Partial Label - INERT

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the “throw away” rocket launcher as used by German forces during WWII. The rocket is also a lovely example and is totally inert. The launcher tube is totally inert and incapable of firing, as it is a single use non-reloadable item. Used launchers such as this are "expended ordnance" which "are not classified as a "firearm" or "destructive device"" by the BATF once used, and "therefore, they are not subject to GCA or NFA provisions."

Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

Panzerfaust 30 klein ("small") or Faustpatrone (Translated literally to mean: Tank Fist Small) was the original version of the Panzerfaust. First delivered in August 1943 with a total weight of 3.2 kilograms (7.1 lb) and overall length of 98.5 cm (38.8 in). The 30 was indicative of the nominal maximum range of 30 m (33 yd). It had a 3.3 cm (1.3 in) diameter tube containing 54 grams (1.9 oz) of black powder propellant launching a 10 cm (3.9 in) warhead carrying 400 g (14 oz) of explosive. The projectile traveled at just 30 m (98 ft) per second and could penetrate 140 mm (5.5 in) of armor.

This ingenious throw away Rocket and Launcher was one of AH's last ditch weapons adopted by the NSDAPs to try and repel the invading Allies on both the Eastern and Western fronts. "Most authors agree that production of the Panzerfaust Klein was halted somewhere in early 1944, due to its insufficient penetration of armor and replaced by the larger model."

The original leaf sight and plunger trigger assembly are still present and in solid condition, with the sight still correctly flipping up, though the trigger is immobile. The rocket head has been emptied of explosive and the propellant. The rocket still retains the wooden tail, but only one of the original fins are retained, the others having broken off over time. The last remaining fin is close to breaking off. 

Both the tube and the rocket have lots of the original dunkelgelb (dark yellow) tan paint, showing wear from age and use, with some of it worn away down to the black primer coat from exposure. The rocket still has a small amount of the original label / decal, probably at least 25-30%, while most we see have it completely missing.

Here is a very rare chance to own an original panzerfaust 30 klein rocket and launcher set in really choice condition. Ready to display!