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NEED HELP identifying a .50 BMG antitank gun
I need help identifying a 50 caliber towed antitank gun - pictures attached. It is NOT a rebarrelled 37mm cannon nor a rebarrellAttachment 85971Attachment 85972Attachment 85973ed British two pounder. The piece is about two thirds the size of a 37 mm. The opening in the breach is the size of a quarter. Ergo it seems to be purpose built for .50BMG and entirely too small for 20mm and 37mm rounds. The scope is dated 1942 and obviously the shield is missing as well as the tires are obviously civilian tires. Further, the flash hider 'seems' to be an aftermarket addition(?).
Does anyone seen one of these before and can tell me exactly what it is? (See photos #2, #4, & #4A)
Feel free to call me or email if you have lengthy additional questions or an answer for me. I have numerous additional photographs.
Thanks for the help. John, 714-654-5877 jcwhite007@gmail.com
Home built .50 Towed - Seeking parts for M3 37mm anti-tank
In support of what all of you had said earlier, I received an email answer today from one of the directors the Canadian Juno Beach Centre (museum) who stated, this is clearly a home built device and the flash hider and barrel are from and M3 .50 aircraft MG. He also said, the scope is a 'Sherman direct fire sight'. He also thinks the site is installed backwards but as I recall the site pivots 180°. So the learning curve continues with more details about this home built. If anyone else has additional information to add that I would greatly appreciate hearing it.
I do not know yet if the parts are available but I would like to convert the elevation and traversing system to that used on the M3 37mm antitank gun.. So if anyone knows off the top of your head where I can find these assemblies, please let me know. I've not had time to do any of that research yet. Once again, thank you for everyone's input.
Cheers, John 714-654-5877