teufelhunde.ret Posted September 2, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2011 Picture originated in China - early 30's. Is it a Stokes Mortar w/ sight? Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted September 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2011 It's a 37 mm cannon that the US used in WWI and remained around into early WWII, primarily for training. Not sure of the nomenclature though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 2, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2011 It's a 37 mm cannon that the US used in WWI and remained around into early WWII, primarily for training. Not sure of the nomenclature though. Would it normally have wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted September 2, 2011 Thank you for the ID - with that, found more info: http://www.barking-moonbat.com/index.php/w...g/2011/03/P140/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 2, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2011 Yes, the 37mm would normally have wheels. Here is a photo of one at Camp Lee, Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 2, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2011 Here's one in France in firing position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 2, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2011 Another one in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted September 2, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2011 And one with 2nd Division soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 2, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2011 Apparently it's of French origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 2, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2011 In service with the French and US Armies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted September 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2011 US Model of 1916 also know as the 1 pounder, the toy gun, etc 37mm French design Mle. 1916 same gun on the F-17 Tank. Doctrinally to be used without wheels to lower the gun in front line use. I believe there was a picture of one being used as a sub cal trainer for a Anti Tank unit somewhere here. No US made guns saw the frontline before the Armistice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted September 3, 2011 Thank you all for the education! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25 Share #13 Posted August 25 Pick this up today at the local swapmeet for $1. Trench art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinigander Posted August 26 Share #14 Posted August 26 Interesting trench art projectile. Nicely done. W.P. S Co is Worchester Pressed Steel Co. illinigander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTBark19087 Posted August 28 Share #15 Posted August 28 On 9/2/2011 at 1:47 PM, teufelhunde.ret said: Picture originated in China - early 30's. Is it a Stokes Mortar w/ sight? Thx! Okay, he's taking his eye off the sight before firing...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted August 28 Share #16 Posted August 28 Those 37mm would silence a MG position johnny quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 28 Share #17 Posted August 28 35th Infantry Regiment at Kahuku, T.H. 1934 Detail of Mule drawn wheeled M1916 37mm Gun with ammunition cart in center of photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 28 Share #18 Posted August 28 M1916 37mm Infantry Gun with Wire Wheels on public display, 1930's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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