{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-inert-1944-dated-75mm-m5a1-projectile-for-use-with-75mm-pack-howitzer-m1","title":"Original U.S. WWII Inert 1944 Dated 75mm M5A1 Projectile for Use with 75mm Pack Howitzer M1","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 75mm cartridge case M5A1 was made for use with the 75mm Pack Howitzer M1 (redesignated the M116 in 1962). This U.S. WWII 75mm M5A1 Type I is in great shape with a retained projectile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gun saw combat in World War II with the United States Army (primarily used by airborne units),[citation needed] with the United States Marine Corps, and was also supplied to foreign forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the pack \/ air portable configuration, the gun was mounted on a conventional carriage to serve as a field artillery piece. The M2 and M3 are derived vehicle-mounted howitzers used in the 75mm HMC M8 and some LVT models. In addition, the M1 in its original version was mated to a number of other self-propelled carriages, though only one of those – 75mm HMC T30 – reached mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains markings on the base of the casing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75MM M5A1 TYPE I \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOT 1BC-3-208B. CO. 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in wonderful condition and would fit into any ordnance collection very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567710629957,"sku":"ONSV23CWC127","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23CWC127__04.jpg?v=1769123157","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-inert-1944-dated-75mm-m5a1-projectile-for-use-with-75mm-pack-howitzer-m1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}