Original German WWII Inert Panzerfaust 60 Anti-Tank Rocket with Launcher Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. The Panzerfaust 60 gross (“large”) or Faustpatrone (Translated literally to mean: Tank Fist Large) was the third version of the Panzerfaust. This was the most common version, with production starting in September 1944. It had a much more practical range of 60 m (66 yd), although with a muzzle velocity of only 45 m (148 ft) per second it would take 1.3 seconds for the warhead to reach a tank at that range. To achieve the higher velocity, the tube diameter was increased to 5 cm (2.0 in) and 134 g (4.7 oz) of propellant used. It also had an improved flip-up rear sight and trigger mechanism. The weapon now weighed 6.1 kg (13 lb). It could defeat 200 mm (7.9 in) of armor. This model was only produced for a few months before the war ended, so they are quite rare in ANY condition, even more so in this nice collectible state. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are NOT considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

This ingenious throw away Rocket and Launcher was one of AH’s last ditch weapons adopted by the NSDAPs to try and repel the invading Allies on both the Eastern and Western fronts.

This phenomenal example of a 60 Meter Panzerfaust is complete with the launcher, integrated leaf sight, trigger, and projectile which retains most of its wooden shaft and fins. The launcher still has its original factory tan paint, with roughly 50% remaining. On top of the paint, you can still make out some of the red letters originally painted on. On the trigger, the word Feuer is still visible in its red stamp, which translates to Fire.

The projectile head has been repainted at one point, but still displays very well with the launcher. There are some very small rusting holes on the head. The projectile still retains its fuze and booster, which is very fragile and hangs loosely off of the head. Parts of the stabilizing fins are also retained as shown. Most of the time, these pieces are completely absent, making this a scarce example.

Also please note the “charge retention screw” at the center of the launcher, which is opposite the trigger. If this was a Panzerfaust 100 m, the charge retention screw would be roughly 7 inches below the trigger. Only with the 60 m with the smaller charge was this screw at the same level as the trigger.

This is a very rare example and your chance to own an original Panzerfaust 60 m inert launcher and rocket set! Ready to display!

The Panzerfaust

The Panzerfaust was a development family of single-shot man-portable anti-tank systems developed by NSDAP Germany during World War II. The weapons were the first single-use light anti-tank weapons based on a preloaded disposable launch tube, a weapon configuration which is still used today (two modern examples being the AT4 and NLAW).

The Panzerfaust-design consisted of a light recoilless launcher tube outfitted with a single pre-loaded high-explosive anti-tank warhead protruding from the muzzle. It was an inexpensive, easy-to-use anti-tank weapon for the common infantry man, being issued as a single unit of ammunition meant to be operated by a single soldier. Firing was done from under the arm at an upward angle as the effective firing range was barely beyond that of hand grenades (30–60 m (98–197 ft) max). After use the launcher was discarded.

Development of the Panzerfaust started in 1942. The initial design was dubbed Faustpatrone (lit. “fist-cartridge”) and was smaller than the later designs. Later dubbed Panzerfaust Klein (“tank-fist small”), it entered service in 1943, the larger design being named Panzerfaust Gross (“tank-fist big”) and entering service in mid to late 1944. All types were used by Germany until the end of the war, with the design remaining in use in other countries for a number of years after the war.