M1937 Anti-Tank Gun
Soviet Union
— 1937-1943 —
Type: 45 mm Anti-Tank Gun
Manufacturer: Zavod Factory Nr. 172
Weight: 1,235 lbs (.6 tons)
Rate of Fire: 20 rounds per minute
Range: 14,436 ft (2.73 miles)
Ammunition: High Explosive, Anti-Tank, High Velocity, Armor Piercing
Crew: 2
Number Built: 37,354
Prior to World War II, armor experts believed that 45 mm anti-tank weapons would be sufficient to penetrate enemy armor. The industrialized powers produced thousands of small cannons such as the M1937, all of which were obsolete within a year of the start of the war because of armor improvements. Many stayed in the inventory as all-purpose light artillery. This weapon was possibly used by German Kriegs Marine Coast Artillery or Soviet Marines as indicated by the stamp located forward of the breech ring. It has been restored to German Artillery colors.
SN: A29573H; Object ID# 666212
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.
Location. 29° 57.528′ N, 90° 0.408′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. Marker can be reached from Chenault Boulevard south of North Claiborne Avenue (State Highway 39). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4209 Chenault Boulevard, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Also see . . . Geaux Guard Museum website. (Submitted on December 20, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
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