Panzers Foe-57mm ATG

 

Hiding while waiting for a target, this M1 57mm ATG is ready to fire its lethal rounds.

Based on the British 6 pdr ATG, the 57mm (2.24 inches) was produced and used by US forces throughout the war.

the M1 had a slightly longer, and therefore higher muzzle velocity than the British 6 pdr. Even though they were smaller than the 75mm, using the latest Armor-Piercing, Discarding Sabot (APDS) rounds gave the 57mm a fighting chance against most German late war AFV's.

The US produced 15,600+ 57mm guns and the British produced more than 36,000 6 pdrs. While dropped by the US military in the 1950's the 57mm continued to see combat duties in other armies until the 1970's.

                                I put together this metal piece in August of 2020.