Original German WWII Inert 203mm Railway Gun Flare Projectile EOD Training Cutaway - Outstandingly Rare MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock This example has serial number

This example has serial number 1882 on the barrel and butt plate

This is a magnificent example made by ERFURT and issued in 1902 as indicated on the spine of the massive blade with the Prussian marking W/02

though the leather has broken off from the fittings on the back plate

escorted transports loaded with reinforcements to the bitterly contested island from 18 August to 21 September

it was adopted as the naval ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy

Original German WWII Inert 203mm Railway Gun Flare Projectile EOD Training Cutaway - Outstandingly Rare MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock This example has serial numberOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an enormous and outstanding German WWII 203mm flare projectile for the 20. 3 cm SK C 34 naval gun, but were also used in railway guns during the war as well. This example was taken by the U. S. following the war and turned into a cutaway for EOD training, showing the internal workings including the candle flare unit and parachute. The round measures 36 tall with an 8 diameter. Like all deactivated ordnance, this