Panzerbüchse 39
| Panzerbüchse 39 | |
|---|---|
A Wehrmacht soldier with PzB 39 in Northern France | |
| Type | Anti-tank rifle |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1939–1945 |
| Used by | Nazi Germany |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | B. Brauer |
| Designed | 1939 |
| Manufacturer | Gustloff Werke |
| Produced | 1938–1941 |
| No. built |
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| Variants | Granatbüchse 39 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 1,620 / 1,280 mm (63.8 / 50.4 in) (folded for transport) |
| Barrel length | 1,085 mm (42.7 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.92×94mm Patronen |
| Caliber | 7.92 mm |
| Action | Falling-block action |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds/min (practical rate) |
| Muzzle velocity | 1210 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 300 m (330 yd) (for penetration of 25 mm armor) |
| Feed system | Single shot |
| Sights | Hooded front post, rear "V" notch |
The Panzerbüchse 39, abbreviated PzB 39 (German: "tank hunting rifle model 39"), was a German anti-tank rifle used in World War II. It was an improvement of the Panzerbüchse 38 (PzB 38) rifle.