Original Soviet WWII 20mm 20x99R ShVAK Type BZ Cannon Cartridge for the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik “Tank Killer” - Inert Holsters & Cases which has altered the blade

which has altered the blade profile somewhat

The gun was designed by D

Operational historyVF-44 equipped with F4U-4s was assigned to Air Task Group 1 (ATG-1) aboard the USS Boxer for a deployment to Korea and the Western Pacific from 30 March to 28 November 1953

with the usual wear from the scabbard and use

The aluminum section measures approximately 33" x 20" x 4" and features original camouflage paint and multiple German markings

Original Soviet WWII 20mm 20x99R ShVAK Type BZ Cannon Cartridge for the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik “Tank Killer” - Inert Holsters & Cases which has altered the bladeOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 20 mm ShVAK was designed sometime between 1935 and 1936 and series production began in 1936. A few months later, production of the 12. 7 mm version ceased. Similarly to its predecessors, the 20 mm ShVAK was a gas operated gun, belt fed by disintegrating link ammunition. Like all deactivated ordnance, this round is Not Available for Export. This is a lovely 20mm round for the ShVAK Type BZ Cannon aboard the