WW2 German C/32 Primer

[oldshotandshell]

Same size as the standard C/12nASt percussion primer, seen here is a primer marked C/32. It came in a 5cm Flak41 case but was easily removed so I don't think it was fitted to the case 'from new'. Can anybody provide anymore information about this type of primer? Thank you.

 

[Tmine35]

Looks like the primer has not been originally in this case. However it is correct one, so you can keep it in place.

 

[blackwatch]

Zundschraube C/32 Stahl.

 

[oldshotandshell]

Gentlemen - thank you for this information. Next questions - Was it used in any other weapon? What was the difference between the C/32 and more usual C/12nA primer? I presume it had a faster combustion which would be required for an automatic cannon like the 5cm Flak?

 

[Alpini]

it was a standard primer which could be used in nearly all german cases with large primer hole (except cases for guns with electrical firing).

The C/12 (C/12 n/a) and C/13 (C/13 n/A) had a Boxer-style primer, the C/32 and C/33 a Berdan-style primer. The C/22 and 23 work electrical.