Device for stunning cattle "KARL SCHERMER - KC" (Germany), Lviv region.

The "Karl Schermer" humane livestock stunning device is intended for effective stunning (making them unconscious and immobilized) of animals before slaughter. The Karl Schermer KC powder device is applicable for the "Halal" method for stunning without penetration of the rod into the frontal part of the head (bloodless hammer stunning method). Replacement is carried out by removing the guide tube and re-screwing it. 6.8 mm cartridges are used in the device.
The "Karl Schermer" device can be used to stun cattle, horses, buffaloes, as well as pigs and cattle.
Karl Shermer has a great advantage, thanks to the possibility of using standard mounting cartridges marked D2, D3, D4. This allows you to always have access to consumables.
Unsurpassed penetration ability with high slaughter productivity - animals lie quietly, as a result of which it is easy to stab.
Very strong and wear-resistant.
Effective trigger safety system (cock). Safe, no arbitrary shots.
Ease of use
Insignificant costs for cleaning and maintenance.
Cheap powder charges.
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Technical characteristics:
Powder charge cartridge construction mounting D2, D3, D4
caliber 6.8 mm
Dimensions (length x diameter), mm 385 x 50
Mass, kg 3.5

The color of the cartridge head indicates the strength of the charge.
Yellow D2 - for pigs, horses, calves,sows and boars
Blue - for cows, steers, steers
Red - for bulls
Purpose: Powder pistol for slaughtering (stunning) cattle, horses, buffaloes, as well as pigs and cattle.