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World War II ATF Inc. U.S. M1 57mm
Anti-Tank Gun with Carriage, Class
III/NFA Destructive Device - Serial
no. 881, 57 mm cal., 112 inch round
bbl., green finish. Manufactured in
1942, per the date marking on the
left of the breech. This is a desirable
example of a Yoder Co. manufactured
U.S. M1 57mm anti-tank gun with
carriage. Over 15,000 of these were
reportedly manufactured for the war
effort between 1942-1945. These more
powerful 57mm M1 anti-tank guns
were intended as the replacement for
the previous M3 37mm anti-tank gun
due to rapid improvements in enemy
tank armor, and saw effective use in
the European Theater. The caliber,
model, serial number, manufacturer,
date, 752 pound weight and inspector
marking “R.W.J.” are marked on the
left of the breech. Includes a scope
mounted on the carriage. Absent
lower splinter shield on the front
of the carriage. The tube measures
approximately 120 inches overall, with
a 112 inch inside bore length, with
overall measurements including the
carriage approximately 216 inches
long by 76 inches wide by
53 inches tall.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, with
most of the applied green painted
finish, with light pitting visible
underneath, and a few areas of
minor flaking and handling marks.
Elevation mechanism is fine. To
elevate or depress the barrel, the
trails must be spread. Returning the
barrel to its “home” position and
closing the trails allows for transport
of the gun. The trigger mechanism
is disconnected with a few absent
small parts, otherwise the breech
block mechanically cycles. Scope
is fine with clear optics. NOTE: This
Destructive Device is a National
Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable
Class 3, which is registered with the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives, (BATFE) under the
provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and
27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000
U.S. M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun