Original German WWII Panzer IV Inert 7.5cm KwK 40 Shell by Polte-Werke, Werk Magdeburg - Dated 1943
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic and hard to find WWII German inert shell for the 7.5 cm KwK 40, the primary armament from 1942 onwards for the Panzerkampfwagen IV (Pz.Kpfw. IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV. The round is completely inert and void of any explosive content and cannot be rendered live again.
The round is in total compliance with the current BATF standards on inert ordnance and is not available for export.
Based on the 7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun, it was designed to compete with the 76.2mm main armament of the Soviet T-34 Tank. The gun was also used for the Sturmgeschütz III (F model onwards) and Sturmgeschütz IV tank destroyers/assault guns.
This example measures roughly 29½” and is in fair condition with moderate oxidation across. The fuze does not appear to unscrew, likely requiring some lubricant. The shell casing, originally plated steel, has lost some of the original plating.
However, the markings on the base of the shell are still clear, and read aux 43. This is the code for Polte-Werke, Werk Magdeburg, a well-known maker of small & large arm cartridges and ammunition.
A very nice "battlefield pickup" example of a hard to find WWII Tank Shell, ready to display!
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