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German concrete Ballmine...

madoc44

Well-Known Member
Hello

I'm looking for any info about this mine . It's the Type A ,first model , built in two half parts . I found one but missing the handle and the 2 rods to fix toghether .
All pics will be much apreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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Hi Stecol

Thanks for your links. They are about the second model ,type B . Looking info about the first type A . Have a look on pics attached .
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Hello,
Very interesting item. Could you give diameter of your mine (documentations give different diameters...)
 
Hello Mineaz16

Sorry for the late to answer .I was out of home . Here is the measures of the ball . Diameter :30 cm height :26,5 cm circumference :95 cm
Hope this can help you .
Always in search of new drawings or pics.
 
Hello

After many hours of work ,and investigations on ww2 manuals ,here is the concrete ball mine finished . 2 nd type .
For your pleasure .
Hope you'll enjoy this item .IMG_20190609_154214678.jpg
 
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