105-Backbone of the Field Artillery

This crew of this USMC 105 is ready to give quick, accurate fire support to their infantry brothers.

The 105mm (4.1 inch) M2A1 Howitzer was the mainstay light field piece for the US military from 1941 to the mid 50's. The robust weapon was designed to give long and hard service (Canada retired its last 105's in 1997 while they are still in use in the Philippines) and was popular with the troops.

At a rate of 10 rounds per minute the105 was capable of firing a variety of shells including High Explosive (HE), High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Smoke and White Phosphorus (WP) at ranges up to 11,270 m (7 miles). The projectiles weighed up to 15.56 kg (34 lbs). 

This is a metal piece with metal troops that I put together and painted in July 2020.