RARE WWII SCALE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS “88” GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY CANNON.

RARE WWII SCALE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS “88” GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY CANNON. . SN 011. Cal. 22 Blank. Marvelous piece of machining, this scale model was probably built as a presentation to a high ranking artillery officer or other WWII German Nazi official. It has a 12″ smooth bore stepped rnd bbl with recoiling breech block mounted on rails with dummy recoil cylinders in the bottom front. It has functioning hand wheel elevation that will elevate 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical and a traversing hand wheel that will rotate the entire cannon on its base 360 degrees. The base is about 5-1/2″ diameter of solid machined steel with a 1″ thick rim that is slightly tapered upward to the center which has a 2-3/4″ x 1/4″ raised platform upon which is mounted the tapered pedestal for the cannon itself. The right side of the frame has a functioning azimuth indicator. The elevation hand wheel/gear train is a marvel of miniaturization engineering. The handles on the hand wheel are microscopically serrated. The recoiling breechblock is about 1-5/8″ long x 1-1/4″ wide x 1″ thick and is attached to the spring-loaded cylinder mounted atop the bbl just as in the original. Right side of breechblock is marked “MOD. 1937 / CAL. 8,8 / GEW.”. Top of breechblock has a small articulated handle that functions as the trigger. The removable cartridge holder with striker is 1-7/8″ long with a knurled head and is secured into the breechblock with three lugs. Right side of cartridge holder has a small Luger-type striker which engages the sear which is attached to the trigger/handle. The nose of this device is removable for sgl shot loading of blank cartridges. The base of this beautiful little piece is stamped “BAMBERG – GERMANY / O11” on the large diameter and “ERNST MEHLING” on the raised area in the center. The number “11” was found on most of the visible parts. A truly spectacular piece for the avid and dedicated military collector. The German 88 was the most versatile and feared artillery piece used during WWII. It had great range with pinpoint accuracy and with a superior velocity was able to penetrate any allied armor. It could be mounted on a tank or as a field piece or as a field howitzer or, as in this case, an anti-aircraft gun. It was another marvel of German engineering. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig metal finish on the gun itself with the base being a mottled silver/brown patina. Mechanics are fine and functional. 4-39067 JR246 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1091A	$0.00	RARE WWII SCALE MODEL OF THE FAMOUS “88” GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY CANNON. . SN 011. Cal. 22 Blank. Marvelous piece of machining, this scale model was probably built as a presentation to a high ranking artillery officer or other WWII German Nazi official. It has a 12″ smooth bore stepped rnd bbl with recoiling breech block mounted on rails with dummy recoil cylinders in the bottom front. It has functioning hand wheel elevation that will elevate 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical and a traversing hand wheel that will rotate the entire cannon on its base 360 degrees. The base is about 5-1/2″ diameter of solid machined steel with a 1″ thick rim that is slightly tapered upward to the center which has a 2-3/4″ x 1/4″ raised platform upon which is mounted the tapered pedestal for the cannon itself. The right side of the frame has a functioning azimuth indicator. The elevation hand wheel/gear train is a marvel of miniaturization engineering. The handles on the hand wheel are microscopically serrated. The recoiling breechblock is about 1-5/8″ long x 1-1/4″ wide x 1″ thick and is attached to the spring-loaded cylinder mounted atop the bbl just as in the original. Right side of breechblock is marked “MOD. 1937 / CAL. 8,8 / GEW.”. Top of breechblock has a small articulated handle that functions as the trigger. The removable cartridge holder with striker is 1-7/8″ long with a knurled head and is secured into the breechblock with three lugs. Right side of cartridge holder has a small Luger-type striker which engages the sear which is attached to the trigger/handle. The nose of this device is removable for sgl shot loading of blank cartridges. The base of this beautiful little piece is stamped “BAMBERG – GERMANY / O11” on the large diameter and “ERNST MEHLING” on the raised area in the center. The number “11” was found on most of the visible parts. A truly spectacular piece for the avid and dedicated military collector. The German 88 was the most versatile and feared artillery piece used during WWII. It had great range with pinpoint accuracy and with a superior velocity was able to penetrate any allied armor. It could be mounted on a tank or as a field piece or as a field howitzer or, as in this case, an anti-aircraft gun. It was another marvel of German engineering. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig metal finish on the gun itself with the base being a mottled silver/brown patina. Mechanics are fine and functional. 4-39067 JR246 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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