Cañón antitanque QF de 17 libras

El Ordnance QF de 17 libras fue un potente cañón antitanque británico utilizado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, capaz de destruir tanques alemanes fuertemente blindados como el Tiger. Adoptado por el Ejército Australiano, fue montado en vehículos como el Sentinel AC IV y desplegado tanto en funciones de remolque como estáticas en el teatro del Pacífico.

Ubicación

Nederweert, Países Bajos

Año de construcción

1943

País de origen

Reino Unido

Fabricante

Fábrica de Artillería G&R Australia/ Ruwolt Australia

Tipo

Gun Mk I / Carriage Mk I

Condición

Buena condición (Restauración de Clase B)

Puja inicial

€ 5.500

Detalles

Condición

Condition

Este cañón es un auténtico cañón antitanque de 17 libras montado en su original remolque Mk 1 producido en Australia.

Fue descubierto en un cobertizo en 2021 por el Sr. Chris Luxmoore, representante de BAIV en Australia. Después de ser enviado a Europa, fue restaurado y mantenido adecuadamente en el taller de BAIV (Restauración de Clase B).

Se encuentra en excelentes condiciones y aún está operativo. Además, está muy completo, viene con muchos detalles originales (incluso la caja de herramientas está llena), neumáticos renovados (copias exactas del modelo original de la Segunda Guerra Mundial) e incluso las pequeñas cuerdas de remolque están presentes.

Todo original, liberación directa del ejército y siempre almacenado adecuadamente.

Especificaciones

Detalles técnicos

Fabricante de la pieza: Fábrica de Artillería G&R Australia
Fabricante del remolque: Ruwolt Australia
Modelo del cañón: Mk. I
Modelo del remolque: Mk. I
Fecha de fabricación: 1943
Longitud: 14 pies 7 pulgadas (4,44 m)
Longitud (cañón): 13 pies 9 pulgadas (4,19 m)
Ancho: 7 pies 3 pulgadas (2,21 m)
Altura: 5 pies 3 pulgadas (1,6 m)
Peso: 6.613 lb (3 toneladas)
Alcance máximo de disparo: 6,5 millas (10,5 km)
Velocidad de salida: 2.900 - 3.950 pies/s (880 - 1200 m/s)
Proyectil: Fijo QF, 76.2x583mmR
Calibre: 3 pulgadas (76,2 mm)
Elevación: Entre -6 y + 16,5 grados
Tripulación: 5 - 6
Blindaje: 2x 0,23 pulgadas (2x 6 mm)
Números de producción: aprox. 15.000

Historial

Historia

El Ordnance QF de 17 libras fue un cañón antitanque desarrollado en el Reino Unido que desempeñó un papel crucial en los últimos años de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Introducido en 1943, fue diseñado para contrarrestar el aumento del grosor del blindaje de tanques alemanes como el Tiger I y el Panther. Con un calibre de 76,2 mm y capaz de disparar un proyectil de alta velocidad (HVAP), el 17-pounder fue una de las armas antitanque más potentes de su época, capaz de penetrar más de 200 mm de blindaje a corta distancia. Su velocidad de salida alcanzaba aproximadamente de 900 a 1.200 metros por segundo, dependiendo del tipo de munición, lo que lo hacía altamente efectivo contra el blindaje enemigo a largas distancias.

Utilizado inicialmente en la campaña de África del Norte, el 17-pounder ganó rápidamente una reputación por su capacidad para destruir tanques alemanes fuertemente blindados que otras armas aliadas tenían dificultades para penetrar. Finalmente se montó en varias plataformas, siendo el más famoso el Sherman Firefly, un tanque Sherman americano modificado. Esta combinación se convirtió en parte crítica de las divisiones blindadas de las fuerzas aliadas, particularmente en la invasión de Normandía y en operaciones posteriores en Europa.

Uso australiano del 17-pounder

El Ejército Australiano también adoptó el 17-pounder durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, principalmente en respuesta a la creciente amenaza de los tanques japoneses y la posibilidad de vehículos enemigos con un blindaje más fuerte. Aunque los tanques japoneses eran, en general, menos formidables que sus homólogos europeos, Australia buscaba reforzar sus defensas antitanque a medida que la guerra en el Pacífico se intensificaba.

El 17-pounder fue desplegado tanto en configuraciones de remolque como montado en vehículos blindados. Además de su uso en vehículos, el cañón también fue utilizado en configuración de remolque por unidades de infantería australianas, sirviendo como un activo defensivo clave contra las amenazas acorazadas. El Ejército Australiano continuó utilizando el 17-pounder en los años posteriores a la guerra, en particular como parte de sus regimientos antitanque, donde permaneció en servicio hasta ser reemplazado gradualmente por sistemas antitanque más modernos en los años 50.

Nota para el comprador

BUYER’S PREMIUM

On all lots a buyer’s premium of 16,5% of the hammer price is charged. Over this buyer’s premium a 21% sales tax (VAT) will be applicable.

PARTS, ACCESSOIRIES & MILITARIA

Spare parts, accessories and militaria are sold in as-is condition and delivered without any guarantee of functioning.

VEHICLES & VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT

Cars, motorcycles, trucks, cannons or howitzers, armored vehicles, and tanks are sold in as-is condition, with no technical guarantee and guarantee of authenticity and with or without registration.

ARMS & WEAPONS

The Auction House will not supply ANY item unless the correct paperwork and licensing – if needed – has been supplied by the Buyer in full.

If required and applicable (fire)arms can be made inoperable or permanently disabled by BAIV in The Netherlands as being a licensed Arms & Weapons Dealer Registration Nr. NL20191618779. In this case all relevant cost will be charged to the Buyer in addition and have to be paid in advance in full. Collection by appointment only!

MARGIN/ VAT

However, for most of the lots 21% sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be not applicable, it might be that in some specific cases sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be charged. In such a case this will be specifically specified in the lot description. For all other lots the margin scheme will be applicable. For more info see our General Conditions of Sale Article 9 on our website; www.tracksandtrade.com

COLLECTION

Parts, accessories, and militaria

The collection of the lots, subject to payment, is by appointment only. The date and time for collecting the goods will be arranged in consultation with the seller.

Vehicles

Vehicles can be picked up, subject to payment, by appointment only. The date and time for collecting vehicles will be arranged in consultation with the seller.

Handling costs for the removal of the vehicles will, when applicable, be applied at cost.

Arms & weapons

The Auction House will not supply ANY item unless the correct paperwork and licensing – if needed - have been supplied in full. If required and applicable (fire)arms can be made inoperable or permanently disabled by BAIV in The Netherlands as being a licensed Arms & Weapons Dealer Registration Nr. NL20191618779. In this case all relevant cost will be charged to the Buyer in addition and have to be paid in advance in full. Collection by appointment only.

IMPORT & EXPORT

Depending on the destination and content of the Lot the Buyer shall obtain an International Import Certificate / End User Certificate. Some of the items listed in the auction may require special licenses or permits or existing documents must be prepared for export. If this is relevant, Tracks & Trade will take care of this. The applicable costs will be charged to the successful bidder. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. No item will be allowed to be collected without 100% of all legal requirements being fulfilled.

DELIVERY

Removal of lots must be completed:

After full payment and 100% coverage of all legal requirements.
Within 6 weeks after the auction had ended (November 30, 2024). No storage fees will be applicable until that date.

Shipping and packing costs and special costs that arise for loading special items, such as crane costs or costs for hiring special equipment etc., will be charged to the Buyer on the basis of actual costs + a surcharge of 10%. Naturally, you can count on us when it comes to the shipment of your purchases. We are happy to take care of that.

STORAGE

Lots not picked up by Buyers within 6 weeks after the auction had ended (November 30, 2024) will be returned to secure storage at Buyer’s expense. In this case storage fees will be applicable. Contact Tracks & Trade for costs and conditions.

NOTE

If you have any specific questions, please contact us either by telephone (+31 6 518 22 502) or E-mail ([email protected]). We are happy to help and support you through the entire process. We will do our utmost to please and comfort you. So, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

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Información de envío

After buying a classic military vehicle or other items such as cannons, planes, howitzers and tanks, there are several steps you would typically need to take:

Legalities
In principle, no special permit is required for unarmored wheeled and tracked vehicles. In many cases, an export procedure that is comparable to that for exporting classic cars and motorcycles is sufficient. Military collectables older than 75 years and with a value over Euro 50k are often considered National Heritage. In such cases an export permit must be requested from the National Ministry of Culture of the exporting country. Tanks, howitzers and self-propelled or towed cannons often require specific permits that are highly dependent on the country of shipment and the country of destination. In such a case first ensure that you apply for the necessary permits, licenses, and other paperwork required to own and operate such an item in your jurisdiction. This may involve registering the item with the appropriate authorities and complying with any regulations regarding its ownership and use. In such a case it is advisable to contact us in advance because we have many decades of experience in the import and export of Classic Military Heritage. Based on this experience, we can generally quickly provide feedback on what applies to you. This is especially relevant because regulations in this regard change every now and then and sometimes, we also have to deal with export-restrictions. In short: if you want to be sure, contact us in time to avoid difficulties in a later stage.
Storage
Find a suitable storage location for your collectable, preferably a secure and legal place where you can keep it when not in use. This could be a garage, warehouse, or even a specially designed storage facility or museum.
Transportation
After you have all paperwork in place next step will be the (oversees) transport to your desired location. This may involve hiring specialized transport and broker services due to permits, size and weight. Als in this case we can support you with organizing the transport or make sure you get in contact with some experts.
Maintenance and Restoration
Depending on the condition of your military collectable our partner BAIV can help you with maintenance and restoration work to ensure that it is safe and operational. This could involve relatively easy maintenance and repair, service till a Class-A restoration. In such a case please contact BAIV (link to BAIV website).
Training
If you intend to operate a vehicle then make sure you have manuals that describe how the operate vehicle. Nowadays there are numerous reprints available on the Internet that explain you in a playful way how to drive and operate your vehicle. This is often a team effort, which makes owning such a vehicle extra attractive. If required, you can also involve hiring a professional instructor or attending specialized training courses to learn how to drive and maintain it safely. In such a case, our partner BAIV can also support you.
Insurance
Consider obtaining insurance coverage for your vehicle to protect yourself against any potential accidents or liabilities that may arise from owning and operating it. Often there are specialized insurance companies offering these kinds of services. Local military vehicle clubs often also know their way around the specific options offered by insurance companies.
Enjoyment
Finally, once everything is in place, you can enjoy owning and, if permitted, operating your classic military vehicle, cannon or howitzer. Whether it's for display purposes or for participating in historical reenactments, owning such a great unit can be a unique and rewarding experience.