Original German WWII Inert Maschinengewehr MG151/20 Cannon Round by Polte Werke, Werk Duderstadt - Dated 1943
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Original Item. Only One Available. The Maschinengewehr (MG) 151 is a belt-fed autocannon for aircraft use, developed in Germany from 1934 to 1940 and produced by Waffenfabrik Mauser during World War II. It was originally produced in 15.1 mm caliber from 1940, with a 15×96mm cartridge, but due to demand for higher effect against aircraft, especially with the introduction of mine shells for the 20 mm MG-FF/M aircraft cannon, the design was rechambered to 20 mm caliber in 1941, using a newly developed 20×82mm cartridge which traded muzzle velocity for explosive power. The initial 15 mm variant then became known as the MG 151/15, with the new 20 mm variant becoming the MG 151/20. Not Available for Export.
This is a good example of a round for the MG151/20 in nice displayable condition. It measures 5 ¾” long and the base is stamped:
21i
htg 43
Waffenamt i36
The code htg denotes manufacture by Polte Werke, Werk Duderstadt. This was a maker of ammunition including 2cm MG. 151/20 cartridge cases, and mechanical time-delay fuzes for artillery shells. The 43 denotes 1943 manufacture.
The projectile retains its yellow/green paint with faint markings Mv. exw 257/44 with some other small marks. The fuze also retains markings. The projectile is loose in the shell and there is a label on the side of the casing.
Ready to display.
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