Description: 1918 ***WORLD WAR I*** {{TINY 2 3/8" X 1 7/8"}}} ~SPRING BATTLES IN FRANCE~ (PICTURE OF: GERMANS INFANTRY MEN LOADING A MINE THROWER) {{{REAL PHOTO-PRINT}}} SALEM ZIGARETTEN (CIGARETTES) TOBACCO (NUMBER 175) CARD! RARE! Early 20th century World War I and Salem Cigarette subject matter! Continue reading below: ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7.58 cm Minenwerfer Jump to navigationJump to search7.58 cm Minenwerfer a.A. A 7.58 cm Minenwerfer at the Brussels Army MuseumTypeLight mortarPlace of originGerman EmpireService historyUsed byGerman EmpireWarsWorld War IProduction historyDesignerRheinmetallDesigned1909ManufacturerRheinmetallVariantsn.A.SpecificationsMass147 kg (324 lbs)Barrel length23.5 cm (9.3 in) L/3.1Crew5-6Shell4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz)Caliber75.8 mm (2.99 in)Recoilhydro-springCarriageplatformElevation+ 45 to + 78 degreesTraverse7°Rate of fire6 rounds per minuteMuzzle velocity90 m/s (259 ft/s)Effective firing range300 m (328 yds) minimumMaximum firing range1,300 m (1,421 yds)The 7.58 cm Minenwerfer a.A. (alter Art or old model) (7.58 cm leMW), was a German First World Warmortar. History[edit]German infantrymen towing the minenwerfer in 1918German troops using the minenwerfer as an anti-tank gun in October 1918The Russo-Japanese War of 1905 had shown the value of mortars against modern fieldworks and fortifications and the Germans were in the process of fielding a whole series of mortars before the beginning of World War I. Their term for them was Minenwerfer, literally mine-thrower; they were initially assigned to engineer units in their siege warfare role. By the Winter of 1916-17, they were transferred to infantry units where the leMW's light weight permitted them to accompany the foot-soldiers in the advance.In common with Rheinmetall's other Minenwerfer designs, the leMW was a rifled muzzle-loader that had hydraulic cylinders on each side of the tube to absorb the recoil forces and spring recuperators to return the tube to the firing position. It had a rectangular firing platform with limited traverse and elevation. Wheels could be added to ease transportation or it could be carried by at least six men. In 1916, a new model, designated as the n.A. or neuer Art (new version), was fielded that included a circular firing platform, giving a turntable effect, which permitted a full 360 degree traverse. It also had a longer 16 inches (410 mm) barrel and could be used for direct fire between 0° and 27° elevation if the new 90 kg (200 lb) trail was fitted to absorb the recoil forces. In this mode it was pressed into service as an anti-tank gun. ____________________________________________________________________________________ We strive to find rare and unusual vintage pieces to match up with your special collection. Returns are readily accepted if the item(s) is the same as described. Item(s) must be in the exact condition as delivered. Buyer pays return shipping. Items $30.00 or more will be shipped with tracking. Items $200.00 or more will be shipped with insurance. Combined shipping discount for multiple purchases (Please wait for us to send invoice for 2 or more items). Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Be sure to check out our "ever changing" inventory of vintage postage stamps, postal covers, postal cards, billheads, letterheads, stock certificates, stock coupons, bank checks, railroad and steamship ephemera, Civil War ephemera, World War I ephemera, World War II ephemera and memorabilia, Korean War ephemera and memorabilia, Vietnam War ephemera and memorabilia, promissory notes, automotive ephemera and memorabilia, fraternity ephemera and memorabilia, circus ephemera, jeweler and pocket watch ephemera and memorabilia, sports ephemera and memorabilia, vintage matchbooks, military ephemera, badges, metal, pins and ephemera, vintage coins, vintage worldwide banknotes, vintage tokens, historical memorabilia and ephemera, vintage pens and pencils plus many other special items we can pass onto our customers. Empire Stamp Company INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL/FIRST CLASS PACKAGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE.DELIVERY TIMES WILL VARY BY LOCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.
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Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
