Three main variants of the extremely rare S.m.K.H. "Super Armor Piercing" tungsten core 8mm Mauser rounds. These rounds are considered by many to be the Holy Grail of WWII German 8mm ammunition.
(S.m.K.H. stands for "Spitzgeschoss mit Kern Hart" AFAIK = A-P w/ tungsten carbide core)
There were three main variants of this ammunition. They are as follows:
1st Variant: Tombac projectile with red primer
2nd Variant: Cupro Nickel (silver colored) projectile with red primer
3rd Variant: Black colored gilded metal projectile with red primer annulus
You will receive ONE of each variant listed above. Production of these rounds ceased in 1942 and the remaining unused rounds were ordered to be sent back so they could utilize the tungsten cores for other purposes. The limited production combined with the majority of this ammo being destroyed lead to the S.m.K.H. rounds being one of the most difficult rounds for the collector to acquire. Don't miss your opportunity to add a set of these extremely rare rounds to your collection!
2nd Variant: Cupro Nickel (silver colored) projectile with red primer
3rd Variant: Black colored gilded metal projectile with red primer annulus
These are currently listed on GB for 99 a set
ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION / 57
German designation: S.m.K.H.
Source:
Spitzgeschoss mit Stahlkern
Gehartet Translation: Pointed bullet with steel core
hardened with standard tombak jacket
When loaded in chargers, the 15, 1940 to March 17, 1942. obscured primer markings necessitated identification by a lengthwise red stripe on the charger. This awkwardness was later remedied by the all-black bullet marking.
Specifications:
Bullet weight: 12.6g (194 grains) loaded only in a brass case.
Bullet length: 28.3mm-Nearly identical to the "S" bullet in shape and length
Charge weight: 3.6g (55.5 grains). This cartridge employs the same propellant as
used in high-velocity v-munition for the MG17.
Velocity: reported to be in the vicinity of 2800 f.p.s.
Penetration: 18-19mm at 90° and 13.5mm at 30°.
