Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely inert example of a German Flak 18 round, made up of an original projectile with fuze and steel shell casing. This example is completely void of any explosive content nor is it able to be used as an explosive device. The round is in compliance with the current BATF standards on inert ordnance.
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.
The 3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37 was a series of anti-aircraft guns produced by NDAP Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The cannon was fully automatic and effective against aircraft flying at altitudes up to 4,200 m. The cannon was produced in both towed and self-propelled versions. Having a flexible doctrine, the Germans used their anti-aircraft pieces in ground support roles as well; 37 mm caliber guns were no exception to that. With Germany's defeat, production ceased and, overall, 37 mm caliber anti-aircraft cannon fell into gradual disuse, being replaced by the Bofors 40 mm gun and later, by 35-mm anti-aircraft pieces produced in Switzerland.
The overall condition on the round is really good, though the casing does appear to have suffered prolonged exposure to the elements and degradation can be seen towards the mouth of the casing where it meets the projectile. The projectile retains much of the original paint but does appear to be dated 1942 on the fuse with a 1942 dated shell. The shell casing itself still retains a complete headstamp with Waffenamt on the bottom that has a 1944 date.
A wonderful example that comes more than ready for display. Measures approximately 14 1/2 inches in length.
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