U.S. Army 3 Inch M5 Anti Tank Gun
Posted by: 
bz2007
N 42° 43.631 W 073° 42.213
18T E 606138 N 4731334
Located in a small Veterans Memorial park in Watervliet NY
Waymark Code: WM42JN
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2008
Views: 99
The posted discription next to the gun reads "The 3 Inch antitank gun was deployed during WWII. Hundreds of these guns were used by American troops in Europe and the Pacific during the war.
Range 16100 yards max 1000 yards antitank range...."
As a note all M5 gun barrels were manufactured at the Watervliet Arsenal (approx 1 mile away).
What type of artillery is this?: M5 anti tank gun
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
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
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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