Bronco Models CB35034 German 2.8cm s.Pz.B.41 Anti Tank Gun Kit 1/35

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The 2.8 cm Schwere Panzerbüchse 41 was designed as a result of squeeze-bore experimentation in Germany, dating back to 1903. In 1939 the Mauser-Werk AG designed the Gerate 231 anti tank rifle based on the Gerlich principal. The weapon had a tapering bore which reduced the soft metal jacket of the projectile from 28 mm to 20 mm. The tapering barrel construction resulted in a very high muzzle velocity of 1,400m/s, which greatly increased armour penetration. At 100 meters up to 75mm of vertical armour plate could be penetrated. A total of 94 Mauser guns were tested in 1940 and the weapon was put into production as the 2.8 cm sPzB 41 early in 1941. It was  best described as a small, light weight anti-tank gun as it was mounted on a wheeled carriage. It was expensive to produce because of the high quality metals needed for the barrel. Production continued until 1943 with a total of 2,797 weapons being completed. It was used by the army and paratroops until the end of the war, some also being supplied to Germany's allies. However its effectivness against tanks declined and it was considered obsolescent by 1942. The weapon was also seen mounted on SdKfz 250 half tracks and SdKfz 221 armoured cars.
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