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French 25 mm Hotchkiss anti-tank gun
The 25 mm Hotchkiss anti-tank gun was a French anti-tank gun from the 1930's, built by the Hotchkiss arsenal, that saw service in the Spanish Civil War, the Second World War and the Indochina War. By the early 1920s the French Army had come to the realization that the armor-piercing capability of the 37 mm TRP infantry gun would be insufficient against modern tanks. In 1926 Hotchkiss proposed a 25 mm in-house design developed by its design office. This model was accepted for service in 1934 under the designation canon de 25 mm semi-automatique modele 1934 ("25 mm semi-automatic gun model 1934", generally shortened to canon de 25). At the outbreak of World War II, it was the main anti-tank weapon of the French infantry. By May 1940, there were reported to be 6,000 in service with the French Army, although some formations were still waiting for their full allocation. In action in the Battle of France in 1940, it was found that the projectile was too small to be very effective against German tanks, especially at longer ranges. It remained a useful weapon against armored cars and other light armored vehicles. In 1935 the Hotchkiss 25 mm anti-tank gun was purchased for evaluation by the US Army. Turkey bought 400 examples of the gun during the interwar period. During the Spanish Civil War, a few examples of the Hotchkiss gun reached the anti-Franco Republican forces. Some were mounted on captured Panzer I tanks.
This model is 3D printed and meant to be an economical alternative to wargamers wanting to expand their armies, it can also be used to build dioramas.
This model is made in two parts, gun and mounting. The model will be sent with support material still attached for better safety during transport, cutting and cleaning by the buyer will be needed before assembly. The model is printed using PLA and gluing is needed, if adding accessories to it superglue type glue will be required or other epoxy glue.
The pictures are from one sample model, the models are similar in grade of detail and after print cleaning. The model is dispatched in a postal cardboard box with protective material inside for better safety.
Model Specifications:
Length - 5.5 cm
Width - 3.06 cm
Height - 1.7 cm
Weight - 1 g
Color - color may vary but it is usually grey or white.
!!!THIS LISTING IS FOR FOUR GUNS!!!
If you like to have this model printed in another scale please do not hesitate in contacting us!
Please check the detailed pictures! All parts are FDM printed! All miniatures require further cleaning before painting!
We usually take up to five working days to dispatch our items! In case of any doubt please do not hesitate in contacting us!
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Combined shipping rates
less than 100 g - 6.42 GBP Europe, 7.04 GBP Worldwide
from 100 up to 250 g - 8 GBP Europe. 9 GBP Worldwide
from 250 up to 500 g - 10.77 GBP Europe , 14.23 GBP Worldwide
from 500 up to 1 Kg - 14.56 GBP Europe, 24.12 GBP Worldwide
from 1 Kg up to 2 Kg - 23.27 GBP Europe, 35.58 GBP ********************************* DUE TO OUR CURRENT STATE OF EMERGENCY WE NEEDED TO RAISE DISPATCH TIME TO 10 WORKING DAYS.
WE WILL TRY TO KEEP OUR 5 WORKING DAYS REFERENCE BUT WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO POST ONCE A WEEK FOR SAFETY REASONS.
WE LIKE TO APOLOGIES FOR THIS AND TO ASK FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
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