76mm Anti-tank Gun - Florence, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hummerstation
N 34° 48.727 W 087° 37.437
16S E 442933 N 3852385
76mm Anti-tank Gun displayed at the Florence/Lauderdale Veterans Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park.
Waymark Code: WMJADR
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 6

The plaque says that this is a T-3 (T-78) Experimental anti-tank gun. The only reference I can find for a 76mm anti-tank gun is the T124 E2 so that is what I believe this actually is.

The T124 E2 antitank gun is based on a tank main gun. The guns were fitted onto light-weight carriages. Production began in late 1950 when the US army discovered their current ATG's were ineffective against North Korean T-34's at the start of the Korean War. Apparently only 100 were made before production stopped. Development of the various recoilless rifles eliminated the need for a crew served, towed ATG.

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I found no marking on the breech of this piece like on the other T124 I have waymarked.
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What type of artillery is this?: 76mm Anti-tank Gun

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: US Army

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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