Discover the pinnacle of WWII German engineering with our Original 1943 German 8mm AP Ammo with Steel Core. This exceptional lot of armor-piercing ammunition, marked with the distinctive "P181" Lampenfabrik - Leipzig headstamp, is renowned for its hardened steel core and resilient lacquered steel casing—qualities that signify the height of wartime innovation.
Originally, German troops turned to the "Reversed bullet" as an inventive anti-tank measure against the formidable British tanks of World War I. Despite its initial success, especially against the Mark I tank models, the method was deemed unsafe for infantry use and was quickly phased out.
In its place arose the revolutionary "K bullet," a dedicated Armor-piercing round introduced on the battlefields such as the Battle of Messines Ridge in June 1917. With a one in three chance of penetrating 12–13mm of armor at distances up to 100 meters, the K bullet demonstrated the German commitment to adapting and overcoming battlefield challenges.
However, as warfare evolved and the British fielded the more heavily armored Mark IV tank, the limitations of the K bullet became apparent. In response, German ingenuity once again led the way in anti-tank warfare, culminating in the creation of the formidable 13.2mm TuF cartridge and the groundbreaking Mauser 1918 T-Gewehr, the world’s first anti-tank rifle.
This 1940-1943 dated ammunition serves not only as a testament to German wartime technological advances but also as a collector's item that captures a significant moment in military history. Each sleeve contains 300 rounds (20 boxes containing 15rd per box), carefully preserved with sealed case necks and primers, allowing you to own a piece of the past that was once at the forefront of armored warfare innovation.
Due to this item being surplus, rust can potentially be present in small amounts on the base of some of the ammunition.
