Description
Some sources state that the Sd.Kfz. 251 was commonly referred to simply as “Hanomags” by both German and Allied soldiers after the manufacturer of the vehicle; this has been questioned, and may have been only a postwar label. German officers referred to them as SPW (Schützenpanzerwagen, or armored infantry vehicle) in their daily orders and memoirs.
The Sd.Kfz. 251/21 was an anti-aircraft and ground support variant equipped with a triple-mount (“Drilling” in German means “triple”) of MG151 autocannon; early version being MG151/15 mm cannon, later being MG151/20 mm Luftwaffe cannon, on a Kriegsmarine triple mount. Strong firepower, especially when organized into platoons of 6 SPW. However, with a combined rate of fire of 2000 RPM, it could fire off its full load of 3000 rounds in just 90 seconds.
Made of steel by “jve” (Ernst Ludwig Optisches Werk, Weixdorf), this anti-tank rifle scope was manufactured between 1943 and 1945. Thought it has some slight surface marks and wear, it is 100% complete, with NO damage! The manufacture code and data information is stamped into the side, indicating:
jve
19395
M.G. 151/20
Z.F. 3×8 FlaK
Reticle is VERY interesting, and all optics are SUPERB! It comes with the original mount/base, as well as the attachment plate for a light source. I have shown its location in the last images. An EXCELLENT and VERY RARE scope, it would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
