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LOT 1423
Rare World War II German 15 cm Nebelwerfer
41 Multiple Rocket Launcher with Carriage,
Class III/NFA Destructive Device - Serial no. 2449,
15 cm cal., 48 inch round bbl., green finish. This is a
desirable example of a World War II 15 cm Nebelwerfer
(translation “smoke thrower”) 41 multiple rocket
launcher, as used in German military service between
1941-1945. Better known as the “Screaming Mimi” or “Moaning Minnie” by Allied troops who encountered it due to the characteristic high pitched screech made by incoming rockets. This launcher has six tubes that use smoke, high explosive and chemical 15 cm Wurfgranate 41 projectiles (158mm, 6.22 inch), which are spin-stabilized and have a rocket motor located in the front and exhaust venturis on the lower half, with a maximum firing range of 4.3 miles. Reportedly around 6,000 of these launchers and a half million 15 cm rockets were manufactured during the war, with a very limited amount surviving today. The serial number and “beq 43” marked on the rear plate.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retains 95% later applied green finish with some scratches and handling marks.
Appears to be mechanically fine, although the electronic ignition system is untested. This impressive Nebelwerfer
41 Multiple Rocket Launcher would make a fine addition to any advanced German military arms or armor
collection! NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is
registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18
U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000 361