WOW, what a pics!!!!! First is a Double Band, but what are the rounds on the other two pics? Thank you Kev for these great pictures.
It is listed as a 3.7cm Granatpatrone 18 (Ansch) which I think is a traget projectile for the 3.7cm BK. The problem is it has only one drive band.
these are the same types as on my drawing in very rusty condition. With "Verwendet in 3,7cm Flak 18, 36, 43 und in der 3,7cm Bordkanone der Ju87" the seller writes the truth, but he is showing only pictures of the Aircraft gun. This should spool the prices, but in such a bad condition these projectiles are available in large quantity and not much worth. The Anschuss-projectiles in good condition and unfired are very rare, one point why people try to make money with reproductions. And from the point of craftsmanship the shown repro is very good, I just not like when it is sold as original.
I can add a picture of the 3,7 Anschussgeschoss with iron driving band in comparsion to one with two copper bands this evening.
here are two real ones, but fired and not in best condition...
Grenademan2005 pointed out well the obviously indicators. And I just recognized an other failure, which the forger did. When looking at the picture with the bottom view, it is clearly visible that there is much rust inside the projectile and no "impression" of the base plug. Even the rustiest looking original projectiles are very new inside because the plugs close very well, just like your base plug is looking like (I think it is a real one).
Bad luck Paul, I thought for a while you were onto a scarce item.......then things took a dive.
Too bad people out there will decieve like this........also great to hear that your seller will refund, (you mentioned the fact that you had dealt with him before.)
Definately one for the fakes section.
regards Kev
Dont be frustrated by this one, Paul, shit happens sometimes, but we are here for help you and everyone. Man, I love more and more the new forum with every minute I pass in it.:tinysmile_fatgrin_t