WW 1 8cm Flak projectile.

[cyclops]

I recently acquired a shell case for the WW 1 German 8 cm. Flak. I can't find much information about the gun or it's ammunition. Does anyone out there have any info' especially details of projectiles and fuzes. I'm led to believe that the projectiles are in fact 77 mm in diameter. The neck of the case was distorted where the shell had been removed. Any information appreciated.

 

[Andysarmoury]

I recently acquired a shell case for the WW 1 German 8 cm. Flak. I can't find much information about the gun or it's ammunition. Does anyone out there have any info' especially details of projectiles and fuzes. I'm led to believe that the projectiles are in fact 77 mm in diameter. The neck of the case was distorted where the shell had been removed. Any information appreciated.

Is this any help,
cheers Andy

 

[cyclops]

Is this any help,
cheers Andy

Hi, Thanks Andy that's a great help, however the shell/gun you quote is an L38 but when I look up the case size it quotes L45. Your picture of the case shows no neck whereas mine has a distinct neck which I believe is original. The listing for the case also quotes a shell diameter of 77mm. Talk about confusing. I'll have to research a bit more. Thanks again Mick

 

[Alpini]

L3.8 is the length of the shell. The case length is never measured in calibres.

 

[Andysarmoury]

I have a Pdf file that shows the neck see pic, I have one as well with a neck like that
Andy

 

[kz11gr]

I recently acquired a shell case for the WW 1 German 8 cm. Flak. I can't find much information about the gun or it's ammunition. Does anyone out there have any info' especially details of projectiles and fuzes. I'm led to believe that the projectiles are in fact 77 mm in diameter. The neck of the case was distorted where the shell had been removed. Any information appreciated.

Hi

Caliber : 80 mm , not 77 mm. The shell is very difficult to find , and the fuze much more difficult ....

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[cyclops]

Hi

Caliber : 80 mm , not 77 mm. The shell is very difficult to find , and the fuze much more difficult ....

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Thanks for the info'. I had removed the distortion at the case mouth and it came out over 77mm so that sounds right. Do you know what the fuze number is and is it a streamlined shell/ Thanks, Mick

 

[kz11gr]

Thanks for the info'. I had removed the distortion at the case mouth and it came out over 77mm so that sounds right. Do you know what the fuze number is and is it a streamlined shell/ Thanks, Mick

Andysarmoury has shown the shell . The fuze is a "S/29" .

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[Andysarmoury]

Here you go Mick.
Cheers
Andy

 

[kz11gr]

Here you go Mick.
Cheers
Andy

Hi

S/29 ?

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[cyclops]

Here you go Mick.
Cheers
Andy

Just pop it in the post. Ha Ha.

 

[Andysarmoury]

Just pop it in the post. Ha Ha.

I wish I had one too, there like hens teeth and the fuze is nearly impossible to get a hold of.