Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun

United States

— Production---1940-1943 —

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

1. M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun Marker

Inscription.
Type: Anti-Tank Gun
Manufacturer: Watervliet Arsenal, Rock Island Arsenal
Weight: 912 lbs
Rate of fire: Up to 25 rounds per minute
Range: 4.29 Miles
Ammunition: High explosive, canister rounds
Crew:4-6
Number Built: 18,702
Date of Manufacture: 1941

The M3, introduced in 1940, became the standard anti-tank gun of the United States Army during World War II. While its size allowed it to be easily pulled by a jeep, the continuing improvement of German tanks made the M3 obsolete by 1943 in the European theatre, where it was replaced by the 57mm M1. Japanese tanks were less developed, so the M3 remained in service there until the end of the war. This gun was transferred to the museum collection from Jennings Armory in 2013.
The 156th Infantry's Anti-Tank Company, LANG were issued M3 37mm Guns in 1941 for use during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Almost the entire US Army was issued this weapon by 1941.
SN: 1221; Object ID## 896745

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 31° 22.208′ N, 92° 24.207′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on 3rd Street near F Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Beauregard - 761st Tank Battalion (here, next to this marker); UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter (a few steps from this marker); 88th Engineer Heavy Ponton Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Third Armored Division Remembers France, Belgium & Germany (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Army National Guard Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); M1897A4 Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

2. M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.