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155mm Gun M1 "Long Tom" / 8" Howitzer M1on M1A1 Carriage
This kit has optional parts allowing either the 155mm Gun M1 "Long Tom" / 8" Howitzer M1 to be built.
The Long Tom entered service in December 1942 and saw service on all fronts. At least 100 supplied to British and over 20 to Free French. They were originally towed by Mack NO, but later by M4 High Speed Tractor. They continued in service with the US Army during the Korean war.
The 8" M1 (203mm) Heavy Howitzer was developed from the British 8" Mk. VII howitzer supplied in 1917 during WWI. By 1940 they were outdated and redevelopment of the original gun was undertaken by the Hughes Corporation. Using the same breech mechanism and carriage of the M1 (Long Tom), by 1942 they were ready for mass production with just over 1000 built between 1943 and 1945. With a range of 18,500 yards It was a very fine weapon which was noted for its accuracy. The British received them in 1944 and used the Mack NO2 and Albion CX22 as Prime Movers. They also saw action with the US Army during both WWII and the Korean war.
- SKU: US133/4 US133 US134
- Shipping info
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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- Return Policy
We accept returns
This kit has optional parts allowing either the 155mm Gun M1 "Long Tom" / 8" Howitzer M1 to be built.
The Long Tom entered service in December 1942 and saw service on all fronts. At least 100 supplied to British and over 20 to Free French. They were originally towed by Mack NO, but later by M4 High Speed Tractor. They continued in service with the US Army during the Korean war.
The 8" M1 (203mm) Heavy Howitzer was developed from the British 8" Mk. VII howitzer supplied in 1917 during WWI. By 1940 they were outdated and redevelopment of the original gun was undertaken by the Hughes Corporation. Using the same breech mechanism and carriage of the M1 (Long Tom), by 1942 they were ready for mass production with just over 1000 built between 1943 and 1945. With a range of 18,500 yards It was a very fine weapon which was noted for its accuracy. The British received them in 1944 and used the Mack NO2 and Albion CX22 as Prime Movers. They also saw action with the US Army during both WWII and the Korean war.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
We accept the following payment methods:
To pay by credit or debit card, please select Stripe at checkout.
All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
