History:
The M2 and M2A1
howitzers were the standard light field
howitzer in the US Army in World War II and therefore the workhorse of the field artillery. The development was based on German World War I
105mm howitzers and it filled the need for a motor-drawn artillery to replace
outdated guns and tactics. With a moderate range, soldiers appreciated its
accuracy and powerful punch.
This specific example was produced in 1942 as an M2 but was converted in the field into an M2A1
with a larger shield and “buffer”. It also got the ‘1943 model’ enclosed screw traverse mechanism.
One out
of every five shells fired by the U.S. Army during the war was 105mm high
explosive round!
The howitzer was manned by a crew of eight and was normally towed by a 6 x 6 2½
ton truck but it was also towed by other vehicles. Even some DUKW’s were
equipped with this model Howitzer.
It served in all major
theaters of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and was purchased
by 67 different countries!
Description
| Model | M2(A1) howitzer on M2 carriage |
| Weight: | 2.500 kg |
| Crew: | 8 |
| Barrel Length: | 7’7” (2.31 m) |
| Caliber: | 4.1” (105 mm) |
| Rate of Fire: | Up to 10 rounds per min. |
| Range: | 12,300 yards (11,270 m) |
| Dimensions | Length: 19’6” (5.94 m) Width: 7’3” (2.31 m) Height: 5’8” (1.73 m) |
| Production | Number Produced: 10,202 |
Buying this 1942 M2(A1) 105 mm Howitzer
Price for this restored deactivated M2(A1) 105 mm Howitzer is Euro 39.850,- ex works Nederweert (Lump Sum). This is including all parts as indicated in the pictures, webbing and accessories. Gun is currently deactivated including a certificate from the Dutch Royal Military Police Authorities.
For buying such a gun a specific permit / authorization / import licence might be required depending on the country of the end user. We are an licenced arms dealer and can ship worldwide.
If you have any questions please ask BAIV BV, Nederweert, The Netherlands; phone: +31 6.518 22.502; E-Mail: info@baiv.nl