Rare German pre WW1 (1898 dated) brass case for the 7.7cm FK 96 a.A. field gun. Lightweight model case from before the strengthening modification of around 1905.
many small dents to the case due to the brass being so thin.
approximate dimensions;
case length 229mm
case mouth 77mm
rim diameter 91mm
This item does not come with a laminated information card.
The strengthened model was introduced around 1905 to handle the higher pressures of the more powerful propellants introduced around this time. Strengthened cases are marked with “St” meaning Stark (German for strong or strengthened)
Rare German pre WW1 (1898 dated) brass case for the 7.7cm FK 96 a.A. field gun. Lightweight model case from before the strengthening modification of around 1905.
many small dents to the case due to the brass being so thin.
approximate dimensions;
case length 229mm
case mouth 77mm
rim diameter 91mm
This item does not come with a laminated information card.
The strengthened model was introduced around 1905 to handle the higher pressures of the more powerful propellants introduced around this time. Strengthened cases are marked with “St” meaning Stark (German for strong or strengthened)
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