WW2 German Wehrmacht – 7.5cm PzGr. 38 HL/B COMPLETE HEAT ROUND & SHELL CASING – PaK40 MARDER – NICE!

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You are bidding on a VERY NICE relic example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht Steel PzGr. 38 HL/B HEAT Round!  100% INERT, this was used in conjunction with Germany’s famous 7.5cm PaK40 and various Panzerjaegers, such as the Marder.

The 7.5 cm Pak 40 (7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 75 millimetre anti-tank gun of the Second World War.

The gun was developed in 1939–1941 and entered service in 1942. With 23,303 examples produced, the Pak 40 formed the backbone of German anti-tank guns for the later part of World War II, mostly in towed form, but also on a number of self propelled artillery such as the Marder series of Panzerjäger.

A modified version of the gun designed specifically for vehicle-mounting was the 7.5 cm KwK 40, which differed primarily in using more compact ammunition, thereby allowing more rounds to be carried inside the vehicles.

The KwK 40 armed many of the German mid-war tank and tank destroyer designs such as the Panzer IV, replacing the Pak 40 in the latter role. The Pak 40 may be referred to as the 7.5/L46, referring to its calibre and the barrel’s length in calibres. There were two versions of the KwK 40, which would be referred to as the 7.5/L43 or 7.5/L48. 

Made of aluminum and steel, this is a FANTASTIC piece of history!  Recovered from the Russian Front, there is some obvious wear, damage, and corrosion, however it remains VERY SOLID!  Measuring approx. 36″ tall, and 3″ in diameter, some markings and paint are still present, but have have worn away over time. Could use a bit of a clean-up and restoration. All internal components are also present. Would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!