Canon Raketenwerfer 43 « Püppchen »- Fallschirmjäger
16500,00 €
Produced in 1943 by the Westfalische-Anhaltische Sprengstoff company and classified as an anti-tank gun, the Raketenwerfer fired a powerful 8.8cm RPzB.Gr.4312 rocket. An atypical gun model, it was used on many battlefields, including in Normandy in the summer of 1944 by “Fallschirmjäger” parachute units.
Simple to use, light and easy to dismantle and transport, it proved terribly effective against armored vehicles over short ranges. Its small size earned it the nickname Püppchen, or “little doll”.
Manufactured in very limited numbers, the Raketenwerfer is still very rare in collections.
This model was found damaged on the battlefield. It has been restored, mainly to its frame, which had to be rebuilt. The original breech is stamped “PW 4375” in two places, and the mechanism is complete and functional. The locking, rotation and elevation systems are functional. The slide rule and direct sight are present and original.
A signal lamp and a tarpaulin, as well as a shovel and pin handle complete the Püppchen. A wooden case with white painted markings and a rocket are also present.
Shipping quotation and transport on request.
