{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-8-8cm-flak-18-shell-by-hoesch-ag-abteilung-werk-dortmund-with-3-d-printed-projectile-as-used-in-tiger-i-tank-inert-dated-1943","title":"Original German WWII 8.8cm Flak 18 Shell by Hoesch AG, Abteilung Werk Dortmund with 3-D Printed Projectile as Used in Tiger I Tank - Inert - Dated 1943","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This round is totally inert and deactivated following guidelines provided by the ATF. This example is offered in fair condition with a 3-D printed projectile and original markings on the casing. \u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8.8 cm Flak 18\/36\/37\/41 is a German 88 mm anti-aircraft and anti-tank artillery gun from World War II. It was widely used by Germany throughout the war, and was one of the most recognized German weapons of that conflict. Development of the original model led to a wide variety of guns. This example is one of the variants used aboard the Tiger I heavy tank, and has a 3-D printed projectile added for display. The bottom of the steel casing is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003easx\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efad    43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[6347 St\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8,8cm Flak 18]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some heavy oxidation blocking some of the markings but we sourced them from a similar example. The code ‘asx’ denotes manufacture by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoesch AG, Abteilung Werk Dortmund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This is a known maker of artillery shell casings of various sizes during the war. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp next to this, reading \u003cstrong\u003e844\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round measures 36 ½” with the dummy projectile. Due to someone carrying it by the projectile, it is a bit loose from the casing, but it is still technically attached. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45381828870213,"sku":"ONJR26JYAS051","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JYAS051__01.jpg?v=1784572666","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-8-8cm-flak-18-shell-by-hoesch-ag-abteilung-werk-dortmund-with-3-d-printed-projectile-as-used-in-tiger-i-tank-inert-dated-1943","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}