Original Item. Only One Available. The 37 mm gun M3 is the first dedicated anti-tank gun fielded by United States forces in numbers. Introduced in 1940, it became the standard anti-tank gun of the U.S. infantry with its size enabling it to be pulled by a jeep. However, the continuing improvement of German tanks quickly rendered the 37 mm ineffective and, by 1943, it was being gradually replaced in the European and Mediterranean theaters by the more powerful British-developed 57 mm gun M1. In the Pacific, where the Japanese tank threat was less significant, the M3 remained in service until the end of the war, but some 57mm guns were issued.

The M5 and M6 tank mounted variants were used in several models of armored vehicles most notably in the Stuart light tank M3/M5, the Lee medium tank M3, and Greyhound light armored car M8. In addition, the M3 in its original version was mated to a number of other self-propelled carriages.

The 37mm round is totally inert and is unable to be used as a destructive device. The round is in complete compliance per the current BATF standards governing ordnance and is not available for export.

This is a good example of the 37mm Shell M63 as used in Stuart Tanks. It is marked on the projectile as Inert, and on the driving band LOT GP 1 1 37MM M63 MOD 1 1943. There is a hole in the side of the casing and the round measures 14” tall.

The bottom of the casing is marked LOT 38 / 37MM M16 / F.A. 1943. There is heavy wear to the casing finish.

Ready for display.

Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.

All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).