Description
You are bidding on a SUPERB relic example of a WW2 German Kriegsmarine GA VIII (Geradelaufapparat VIII) Torpedo Gyroscope Display! This was SPECIFICALLY used in the G7a (TI) Torpedo that was heavily used in almost all U-Boats throughout the war!
The G7a(TI) was the standard issue Kriegsmarine torpedo introduced to service in 1934. It was a steam-powered design, using a wet heater engine burning decaline, with a range of 7,500 metres (24,600 ft) at 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph) speed. In 1936, the Kriegsmarine’s first electrical powered torpedo was introduced with the G7e(TII). It was replaced beginning in 1942 by the G7e(TIII). The G7a(TI) remained in service as the main torpedo of Kriegsmarine for the length of the war, being the only torpedo used from surface vessels, and alongside electric torpedoes on the U-Boats.
Made of brass and steel, this GA VIII Torpedo Gyroscope Display is in EXCELLENT relic condition! As it was recovered from 80 years of being in the water, there is a lot of pitting on the sheet steel, but otherwise quite solid. Lots of manufacture markings and stamps throughout. The gyroscope is constructed with a brass main body, with a copper and nickel main wheel / outer surround, and some smaller steel ancillary parts. Could definitely use some further clean-up and restoration!
Also included is the Gyroscope Reducing Valve (just right of the gyroscope), as well as the Steering Gear with Rudder Locking Arm (above and left of the gyroscope). Originating from a museum in Germany, however, I do not have any specific history. I have shown its location in the last photos. Fairly large in size, it is a