alastaircox Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 I'm getting lost with this one, what manner of weapon fired these? 37mm, dated Aug 1918, Spandau inspection marks and K15 across the top. Other features, brass cartridge, steel shell with flattened point, copper drive band. I'm guessing flak/anti-balloon, but would appreciate a steer please? Also, a view on value. I may be able to buy this from a family friend and want to see them good. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 The Germans used a variety of 37mm weapons, including Maxim, Hotchkiss revolving cannon etc. What is the length of the cartridge case on your example please? Regards TonyE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastaircox Posted 21 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2014 Total length including the round is 17cm, length of the cartridge is 10cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arie Posted 23 January , 2014 Share Posted 23 January , 2014 Hi, your case is for the 3,7 cm Sockelflak L/14.5... see this http://www.landships.info/landships/artillery_articles.html# link for more information about the cannon. The cases for the various "Revolver-Kanone" and "Maschinen-Kanone" were 37 x 94R mm, the Sockelflak used a 37 x 101SR mm case. Regards Arjen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastaircox Posted 23 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2014 Thank you Arjen, a very interesting looking weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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