PzB 39 (Panzerbuchse) Data

[BM59_Fan]

Do any know of a source for machinist drawing (or sketch) of the PzB Modell 39 receiver and bolt or an illustrated parts breakdown of the firearm?
Here are a few pictures of the rifle. The original was an anti-tank rifle, but it was modified to be a grenade launching rifle (sights on the side). I know of a guy that has an original, he has 5 different barrels for it including a 50BMG. If I can get the info I plan on building it from 4140 Pre Hard which is a better steeel than was used in the original.

 

[therbig]

Looks like the first two images indeed show the grenade launcher version (with the "GrB 39" stamping above the breech). I would reach out to forums like the (non-political) Axis History Forum at http://forum.axishistory.com to see if anyone has drawings in their collections.

Tom

 

[BM59_Fan]

Looks like the first two images indeed show the grenade launcher version (with the "GrB 39" stamping above the breech). I would reach out to forums like the (non-political) Axis History Forum at http://forum.axishistory.com to see if anyone has drawings in their collections.

Tom

Thanks Tom,

The plate on the grenade launching mod to the rifle, with the "BrB 39" on it is actually riveted on over the PzB 39 designation. I will try the axishistory forum. I will post back here what I find.


Mike

 

[Don B]

You could try Forgotten Weapons I've seen some manuals there, might be something there that could help.:thinking:

Forgotten Weapons

 

[BM59_Fan]

Found a contact through forgotten weapons that may be able to help AND I found some additional pictures that will help, here are a "few" of them. Credits to the site shown as the source.