*◊ SPECTACULAR WORLD WAR II GERMAN STEYR GRB39 ANTI TANK GRENADE LAUNCHER.

SN 12878. Cal. 7.92mm Patr. 318. Spectacular opportunity to obtain a museum quality example of the seldom seen Steyr manufactured Granatbuechse 39 (GrB39), used extensively in the early days of WWII. Originally developed from the PzB38 anti-tank rifle which first design used a newly developed siper-high velocity rifle caliber ammunition known as the Patrone 318 with armor piercing-tracer-lachrymatory bullet. The weapon was quickly found to be too heavy, and overly complicated and was thus lightened and simplified, and ultimately produced and adopted as the PzB39 in 1940. Nevertheless experience showed that the round was ineffective against most modern tank armor which was rapidly increasing in thickness and both models were too heavy. Thus, the vast majority were converted to grenade launchers (GrB39). This rare example is in orig wartime converted condition, and marked on the top receiver “GrB39 12878 bnz. 1941 1941” which indicates manufacture at the Steyr factory early in the war. The smooth bored (converted) bbl is dated “40”, marked “bnz”, while the rifled grenade discharge cup is marked “GrB39” and additionally with WaA. The weapon is overall profusely proofed with German “WaA 623” acceptance markings. Has excellent condition additional rear sight & sheet metal stamped front ranging sight graduated from 0 to 150 meters, as attached during the conversion process. This rifle comes with its orig carrying handle, orig wartime leather carrying sling and green leather padded shoulder stock. It also comes with a 1939 dated authentic but mis-matched bi-pod. Weapon appears complete and fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 90+% bluing. Occasional scratch & ding, bore is shiny. Grenade discharge cup rifling is shiny with strong lands & grooves. Leather padding on buttstock shows some minor wear, but still very presentable & serviceable. Parts are mis-matched due to conversion from PzB to GrB configuration but appear contemporary to the launcher. 4-52024 DW28 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3240

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3240	$9,200.00	◊ SPECTACULAR WORLD WAR II GERMAN STEYR GRB39 ANTI TANK GRENADE LAUNCHER. SN 12878. Cal. 7.92mm Patr. 318. Spectacular opportunity to obtain a museum quality example of the seldom seen Steyr manufactured Granatbuechse 39 (GrB39), used extensively in the early days of WWII. Originally developed from the PzB38 anti-tank rifle which first design used a newly developed siper-high velocity rifle caliber ammunition known as the Patrone 318 with armor piercing-tracer-lachrymatory bullet. The weapon was quickly found to be too heavy, and overly complicated and was thus lightened and simplified, and ultimately produced and adopted as the PzB39 in 1940. Nevertheless experience showed that the round was ineffective against most modern tank armor which was rapidly increasing in thickness and both models were too heavy. Thus, the vast majority were converted to grenade launchers (GrB39). This rare example is in orig wartime converted condition, and marked on the top receiver “GrB39 12878 bnz. 1941 1941” which indicates manufacture at the Steyr factory early in the war. The smooth bored (converted) bbl is dated “40”, marked “bnz”, while the rifled grenade discharge cup is marked “GrB39” and additionally with WaA. The weapon is overall profusely proofed with German “WaA 623” acceptance markings. Has excellent condition additional rear sight & sheet metal stamped front ranging sight graduated from 0 to 150 meters, as attached during the conversion process. This rifle comes with its orig carrying handle, orig wartime leather carrying sling and green leather padded shoulder stock. It also comes with a 1939 dated authentic but mis-matched bi-pod. Weapon appears complete and fully functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Retains 90+% bluing. Occasional scratch & ding, bore is shiny. Grenade discharge cup rifling is shiny with strong lands & grooves. Leather padding on buttstock shows some minor wear, but still very presentable & serviceable. Parts are mis-matched due to conversion from PzB to GrB configuration but appear contemporary to the launcher. 4-52024 DW28 (8,000-15,000) – Lot 3240 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ SPECTACULAR WORLD WAR II GERMAN STEYR GRB39 ANTI TANK GRENADE LAUNCHER.