75mm Howitzer M3A1 - M3

75mm Howitzer M3A1 - M3

SERIAL # 9109

MOUNT & BAR ALL BRASS BODY; STEEL BARL 1 STEEL KNOB; DECENT MOVEMENT, NEEDS LEVEL BUBBLE

INFORMATION FROM STANDARD OF ORDNANCE:

The 75mm field howitzer is a light artillery piece used by horse artillery and similar to the 75mm pack howitzer except for the carriage.  With the shell, H.E.A.T., M66 it can be employed as an antitank weapon at normal battle ranges. 

Carriage, M3A1 – Designed for towing at high speed, this carriage is a redesign of the Pack Howitzer Carriage, M1.  The M1 recoil mechanism, top and bottom sleighs are utilized.  A split trail and pneumatic-tired wheels mounted on spindles which can be rotated, permit the carriage to rest on a firing base and the trails.  This three-point suspension gives great stability during firing.  Internal – expanding brakes are used on this carriage.  The MA1 carriage is now classified as Limited Standard.

Reference : TM 9-2005, v.3; TM 9-32;TM9-1320;FM 6-110; FM 6-70,Standard of Ordnance.