8.8cm PZGR 39-1 C/35 Round

[Jose__]

Finally got my hands on an amazing item ive been looking for years!! its a 8,8cm pzgr 39-1 C35 cartridge in outstanding conditions!! hope you like it.

 

[M8owner]

That is the most beautiful 88mm Pzgr 39-1 that I have ever seen.

 

[Hoeksel]

Actually they pop up frequently in this condition, but never for "cheap". Obvious, who would not want to have such a great condition round? I had the feeling for some time 1 or 2 people hit the jackpot (found some old army stock) and are slowly entering the market.

 

[RichardB]

Was the usage of this round solely U-Boat?
...and are there any markings on the projectile or the case similar to the British N indicating Naval (kriegsmarine)?

 

[Hoeksel]

Kriegsmarine used it much broader than U-boat. Coastal defence for sure, I believe also on many boats.

 

[M8owner]

Why is there no big white "FES" on the projectile?

 

[HAZORD]

It has Fe on the piercing cap.

 

[Jose__]

The only marking for marine on the casing is the acceptation stamp , quite good visible, whats the 11/1 meaning?

 

[thekees]

Nice on Jose,I tried to buy it, but someone bid me out ;-). Wanted to add it to the family.

 

[greif]

The only marking for marine on the casing is the acceptation stamp , quite good visible, whats the 11/1 meaning?

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It doesn't say 11/1 but II/1.
M II/1 = Marineabnahmestelle II/1 (free translation: Naval acceptance place)

 

[greif]

Sometimes shell cases for the 8,8 cm SK C/35 were made out of rejected cases for the 8,8cm Flak 18 or even 7,5 cm Kwk 40.

 

[RichardB]

I have to say Grief, while not something i collect, I love that illumination round.
Here are my two, both available if anyone wants

 

[thekees]

Richard,

can you show the stamps etc on the bottom of both cases?