Lot 1082

The Littlefield Collection

Rheinmetall Model 1939 37-mm Flak Carriage

{{lr.item.text}}

$10,350 USD | Sold

United States | Portola Valley, California

{{internetCurrentBid}}

{{internetTimeLeft}}


language
Addendum: PLEASE NOTE: This lot is being sold on Bill of Sale only

Weight: 1.4-tons (1,270-kg) carriage; 1.7-tons (1,540-kg) in action

Length: 11' 8” (3.62-m) overall

Width:

Height:

Crew: 5-6

Armor:

None

Weapons:

-Primary

Rheinmetall Model 1939 37-mm Flak Gun

Max horizontal range: 22,310' (6,800-m)

Max vertical range: 15,748' (4,800-m)

Anti-aircraft firing range: 984' (300-m) to 11,482' (3,500-m)

Theoretical rate of fire: 150- to 180-rpm

Practical rate of fire: 60- to 80-rpm

Muzzle velocity: 2,755-fps (840-m/s)

The carriage being offered, Rheinmetall Model 1939 37-mm Flak, is in unrestored condition. It appears to be an ex-Romanian piece. It is missing the cannon and receiver. The crew seats are present and serviceable. The trailer is in good condition and is serviceable. A skid of demilled 37mm gun parts is included.

The Rheinmetall Model 1939 37-mm Flak was an anti-aircraft gun produced by Rheinmetall specifically for export. It was used by the Greek, Romanian and Dutch armies and possibly by the Chinese as well. This gun was not adopted for use by the Wehrmacht during World War II. Any use by them would've been of captured guns. Production numbers are not known.

Transport Cost to Storage: $660