Watertown CT, Carriage Gun 57mm M2
Posted by: 
Barefoot
N 41° 35.349 W 073° 05.271
18T E 659377 N 4605927
This is a 57 mm Anti Tank carriage gun M2 that was made during
WW2.
Examples of this gun are plentiful, and some are still in service
around the world.
Waymark Code: WM1BVB
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2007
Views: 92
A plate on the gun bears the name of the Parish Pressed Steel
Company. This looks to be a Mk 2 version, the first mass production
version of the M1. A design that is based on the British 6 pounder.
The U.S. started building the 6 pounder for Britain in 1941 and
when the U.S. entered the war it was soon found that a gun with
more power was needed. The M1 is very similar to the original
British gun. The most significant change is a slightly longer
barrel. The carriage of the M2 is designed for high speed travel
and includes a gun shield. This gun has been manufactured in
several variants.
Carriage Gun 57mm M2
Parish Pressed Steel Co.
1941
Crew 4-6
Weapon Weight 2520 lbs
Range 5000 yards
Wikipedia has some good
information.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC11GHX Guns of our Fathers #3(not active yet)
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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