Germany - Navy - Military equipment - 1906
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A pair of original, inert 3.7 cm Imperial German Navy artillery rounds, made in Germany in 1906, with brass casings and steel projectiles.
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Lot of Two Original Imperial German Navy 3.7 cm (37x94R) Inert Artillery Rounds – Dated 1906
Offered is an original matching pair of early 20th-century Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) 3.7 cm artillery rounds, designed for the belt-fed, water-cooled 3.7 cm Maschinenkanone (Maxim-Nordenfelt)—widely known as the "Pom-Pom" automatic cannon. These guns were mounted on Imperial German cruisers and battleships for close-range defense against torpedo boats and were later adapted by the German Army as anti-aircraft guns (3.7 cm Maxim Flak) during World War I.
Both rounds are disassembled into their two main components (brass casing and steel projectile with copper driving bands) and have been carefully cleaned and polished, making them an exceptional display pair.
Technical Specifications (Per Round):
• Caliber: 3.7 cm (37x94R)
• Projectile Type: Steel body with dual copper driving bands and brass nose piece/fuze cap
• Casing Material: Brass with factory crimp indentations near the neck
• Total Assembled Length: Approx. 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
• Casing Length: 94 mm (3.7 in)
• Rim Diameter: Approx. 44 mm
• Total Weight (Assembled): Approx. 650 g per round
Headstamp Markings (Base of Casings):
• Crown over M: Official acceptance stamp of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy).
• C/97 98: Model designation (Construktion 97/98).
• III: Roman numeral indicating March as the month of production.
• 1906: Year of manufacture.
• KARLSRUHE (with Flaming Bomb emblem): Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in Karlsruhe, Germany.
• 181: Production lot number.
Condition & Deactivation Status:
• 100% Inert & Safe: Both rounds are completely empty, fired (struck primers), and free of any propellant, explosives, or hazardous materials.
• Cosmetic State: Very good collector's condition. The brass casings and copper driving bands have been polished to a bright finish, while the steel projectiles retain a clean, dark patina with visible lathe-turning marks. Minor age-related dings and surface wear consistent with 120-year-old military ordnance are present (see photos for exact details).
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Lot of Two Original Imperial German Navy 3.7 cm (37x94R) Inert Artillery Rounds – Dated 1906
Offered is an original matching pair of early 20th-century Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) 3.7 cm artillery rounds, designed for the belt-fed, water-cooled 3.7 cm Maschinenkanone (Maxim-Nordenfelt)—widely known as the "Pom-Pom" automatic cannon. These guns were mounted on Imperial German cruisers and battleships for close-range defense against torpedo boats and were later adapted by the German Army as anti-aircraft guns (3.7 cm Maxim Flak) during World War I.
Both rounds are disassembled into their two main components (brass casing and steel projectile with copper driving bands) and have been carefully cleaned and polished, making them an exceptional display pair.
Technical Specifications (Per Round):
• Caliber: 3.7 cm (37x94R)
• Projectile Type: Steel body with dual copper driving bands and brass nose piece/fuze cap
• Casing Material: Brass with factory crimp indentations near the neck
• Total Assembled Length: Approx. 16.5 cm (6.5 in)
• Casing Length: 94 mm (3.7 in)
• Rim Diameter: Approx. 44 mm
• Total Weight (Assembled): Approx. 650 g per round
Headstamp Markings (Base of Casings):
• Crown over M: Official acceptance stamp of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy).
• C/97 98: Model designation (Construktion 97/98).
• III: Roman numeral indicating March as the month of production.
• 1906: Year of manufacture.
• KARLSRUHE (with Flaming Bomb emblem): Manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in Karlsruhe, Germany.
• 181: Production lot number.
Condition & Deactivation Status:
• 100% Inert & Safe: Both rounds are completely empty, fired (struck primers), and free of any propellant, explosives, or hazardous materials.
• Cosmetic State: Very good collector's condition. The brass casings and copper driving bands have been polished to a bright finish, while the steel projectiles retain a clean, dark patina with visible lathe-turning marks. Minor age-related dings and surface wear consistent with 120-year-old military ordnance are present (see photos for exact details).
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Army unit
Navy
Country of origin
Germany
Year of manufacture
1906
Material
Brass
Condition
Excellent
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
Imperial German Navy
Height
16.5 cm
Width
44 mm
Depth
44 mm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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