Bolt Action - Australian 75mm Pack Howitzer Light Artillery Australian Blister Packs The 57mm M1 anti-tank gun

The 57mm M1 anti-tank gun was a close copy of the British QF 6pdr which was itself also used by some American units

and could be released from inside the crew compartment in case of an emergency

2-man Light Mortar team

supported by a sniper and bazooka team

The weapon found more use against Japanese emplacements as an improvised bunker-buster than the role it was designed for

Bolt Action - Australian 75mm Pack Howitzer Light Artillery Australian Blister Packs The 57mm M1 anti-tank gunThe US designed small calibre pack howitzer (75mm) was used widely throughout World War II, especially amongst special forces. The M1A1 could be moved easily, transported or dropped by parachute if broken down into its component parts. Lend lease recipients of the M1 were the UK, China, and Australia, amongst others. In Australian use, it saw service in two mountain batteries and some other units. Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Product details