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Dragon 7.5cm Leichtgeschutz

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GRS
  • Member since
    August 2006
Dragon 7.5cm Leichtgeschutz
Posted by GRS on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 2:44 AM

Hi

How commonly used was this recoilless gun? The kit is good value and I'm considering getting it for an Italian theatre diorama but I can't find any in-action pictures. For that matter, any reference on this weapon is hard to come by. 

Thanks

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
Posted by Kykeon on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 2:21 PM

Photos of this weapon are hard to find. Here is a shot of the 10.5 LG 40 in use;

One source I have lists 450 7.5cm LG 40 were produced. These were an air-drop weapon for use by Fallschirmjager troops. They were used to good effect during the Battle of Crete.

Here is a shot of the 7.5cm LG 40;

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Oromocto, Canada
Posted by Gun Tech on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 3:16 PM

I believe there is one in Aberdeen.  It looks the same, but I might be wrong.

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

  • Member since
    September 2005
Posted by Kykeon on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:16 PM
There is some variation in the wheels and undercarriage, as well as minor changes on the barrel. I don't have much information available on this weapon.
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