Original Item: Only One Available. 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."

This is a great Panzerfaust 30 tube recovered in Normandy in the 1980s. This is the story we were told when we received it, but we have no documentation to back this up. It is in relic condition and still has remnants of the projectile stuck in the end, making this a true battlefield recovered piece. The base for the sight and ignition apparatus is still present, though the sight and plunger are now missing. The other end of the tube has pieces fallen off and is very jagged, so exercise caution when handling. The tube measures roughly 31¾” long.

A great chance to pick up a historic early design anti-tank launcher! Original panzerfaust material of any type is rare, so this is a great opportunity! Ready for further research and display!