German landmine

[jacquesf]

Is this a WW2 german landmine. In my opinion if it is from WW2 it has been repainted. The seller claims it is DAK, obviously not. What does these sell for in all original condition? Jacques

[Bern]

Hello Jacques,
I'd say it's a reproduction Tellermine 42. The pie shaped pressure plate is not the correct shape and the centre fuse well hole is not large enough to accept the fuse.
Regards
Bern

[jacquesf]

Thanx, I have two more pics.

[Bern]

Jacques,
The most glaring factor pointing to a reproduction/replica/fake is the size of the centre fuse well, it has to be large enough in diameter to accept the fuse.
Bern


http://ww2-germanarmy.conceptbb.com/...ine-42-t-mi-42

[Geof]

Agree, definitely a repro. Here's mine, mein minen if you will

[Höhe 112]

Reproduction.

Jacques,
The most glaring factor pointing to a reproduction/replica/fake is the size of the centre fuse well, it has to be large enough in diameter to accept the fuse.
Bern


http://ww2-germanarmy.conceptbb.com/...ine-42-t-mi-42

Agree with Bern ! Reproduction.
What the cap look like



http://www.lexpev.nl/minesandcharges...lermine42.html

[jacquesf]

Thanx guys , much appreciated. J

[type91]

This repro mine is produced in the UK a few years ago, it's a good copy apart from the fuze well that lets it down.

[Bern]

With a little more accuracy put into the pressure plate, it would be a lot more difficult to distinguish from an original.