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1942 British 6 pounder Anti Tank Gun- Replica

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:13:25 +0000

The Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt, or just 6-pounder, was a British 57 mm gun, serving during the Second World War as a primary anti-tank gun of both the British and United States Army (as the 57 mm Gun M1). It was also used as the main armament for a number of armoured fighting vehicles.

Although designed before the start of the war, it did not reach service until the North African Campaign in April 1942. There, it replaced the 2-pounder as an anti-tank gun, allowing the 25-pounder gun-howitzer to revert to its intended artillery role.

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1943 German Panzerschreck (Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 – 88 mm reusable anti-tank rocket launcher)- Replica

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:08:10 +0000

Panzerschreck was the popular name for the Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 (“Rocket Anti-armor Rifle Model 54”, abbreviated to RPzB 54), an 88 mm reusable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by Germany in World War II.

The Panzerschreck was designed as a lightweight infantry anti-tank weapon and was an enlarged copy of the American bazooka. The weapon was shoulder-launched and fired a fin-stabilized rocket with a shaped-charge warhead.

This example from our collection is finished in the standard Ordinance colour yellow/brown of 1943. The Panzerschreck is fitted with the Blast Shield to protect the firer from the rocket back wash.

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1944 German Panzerschreck (88mm Rocket Launcher) – Normandy Camouflage- Replica

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:02:03 +0000

The Panzerschreck development was initially based on the American “bazooka”, captured during the Tunisian campaign, November 1942.The Panzerschreck was larger and heavier than its American counterpart – the Panzerschreck had an 88 mm calibre, compared to the 60 mm calibre of the bazooka – which meant that it could penetrate thicker armour.
This example from our collection has been over sprayed with the 3 colour camouflage paint scheme.The blast shield has been removed for ease of use in the hedgerows of the ‘Normandy Bocage’.

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1942 American M1A1 Rocket Launcher. “Bazooka”

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:59:06 +0000

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1939 German Flakvierling 38 quad Anti Aircraft Gun Mount- Film Prop Replica

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:53:46 +0000

The Flak 38 were 20 mm anti-aircraft guns used by various German forces throughout World War II. It was by far the most numerously produced German artillery piece throughout the war.It was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four Flak 38 autocannons onto a single carriage.
Please note that this is a film prop replica constructed in Aluminium to be light weight and easily portable.

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American M2 60mm Mortar

hamish — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:41:11 +0000

The M2 Mortar is a 60 mm smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used by U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for light infantry support. Our mortar can be supplied with a full compliment of accessories.

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German Flak 38- 20mm Automatic Anti Aircraft Gun

hamish — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:25:41 +0000

The Flak 30 (Flugzeugabwehrkanone 30) and improved Flak 38 were 20 mm anti-aircraft guns used by various German forces throughout World War II. It was not only the primary German light anti-aircraft gun, but by far the most numerously produced German artillery. Rheinmetall developed the 2 cm Flak 38, which was otherwise similar to the Flak 30 but increased the rate of fire to 220 RPM and slightly lowered overall weight to 420 kg. The Flak 38 was accepted as the standard Army gun in 1939.

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German WW2 Pak 38- 50mm Anti Tank Gun- Replica

hamish — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:42:49 +0000

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This is our reproduction Pak 38 anti tank gun. Is is a faithful copy of an original and some original parts have been used in its construction. Is is fully functioning and fires a 5cm blank charge. We have several vehicles capable of towing the Pak 38 and we also have all the necessary accessories to accompany the gun. We have assembled this show reel to illustrate the function and sound of the Gun.

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British 6 pounder Field Gun- Full Size Replica- Blank Firing

hamish — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:40:00 +0000

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German Pak 36 type Anti Tank Gun- Film prop Replica

hamish — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 13:01:31 +0000

This is a reproduction German WW2 Pak 36 Anti Tank Gun. Manufactured from mild steel it is strong and robust. It has been constructed to give all the looks of the original gun. It is a faithful 1:1 scale copy and can stand up to close scrutiny. The gun platform is in a fixed forward position. The main gun barrel can be raised or lowered if necessary. This gun has been manufactured with our an opening breech and is not classified as a firearm in any way. However, we have fitted a straight through steel tube designed to take a pyrotechnic charge to simulate a round being fired.

The Split trail opens and closes and the gun is supplied with a steel towing ring which will fit all military type towing hitch.

This gun has been finished in the traditional RAL 7021 Panzer Grey Colour. However, we can supply in any of the regulation German Army paint schemes.

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