Czech 3.7

[jvollenberg]

Here is a Czech 3.7cm capped round.

Any ideas what the nomenclature of the round and fuze it used? Also what the marking on the base stands for?

Length: 378MM
Length of Projo: 139MM
Cartridge Length: 266MM
Rim: 48MM

Joe

 

[Nabob]

Hi Joe,
the round is called 3,7 cm OPGN vz.34 - ostry pancerovy granatovy naboj vzor 1934
The fuze is PKZ-25 - factory designatnation, ostrý dnový zapalovač 3,7 cm vz. 34 - military designation
The Z in the circle - it is realy a barell with rifling - is the factory logo of Zbrojovka Brno - later Waffenwerke Brünn
Bob

 

[M8owner]

Bob answered before I did, and his was better.

 

[jvollenberg]

Do you happen to have an external image of this item? All I have is the museum's cutaway.

And thanks for the help.

Joe

 

[Nabob]

Please look at post no.1 here: http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/4375-Czech-German-VZ-34-rounds
I would have a hard time looking for one in better condition.

Bob

 

[jvollenberg]

Thanks ... just what I needed.

Joe