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76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 1933
The 76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 1933 combined a new L/50 gun with an existing howitzer carriage to produce a serviceable gun that was meant to serve as a stop-gap until the more modern Model 1936 F-22 gun was ready to enter service.
The Model 1933 used a new 76.2mm L/50 gun, significantly longer than the L/40 barrel used in some of the earlier 76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 02/30. The carriage was taken from the 122mm Field Howitzer Model 10/30, a stronger version of the original 122mm Model 10 carriage, a pre-war Schneider design.
The barrel was carried in a circular mounting, which sat on a cradle that was about half the length of the barrel. There was a gun shield, and wooden spoked wheels. The Model 1933 had about the same range as the longer barrelled L/40 version of the Model 10/30 when that gun used its more powerful propellant charge.
The Model 1933 was still in use in small numbers in 1941, although most had been replaced by the Model 1936 F-22. The Germans gave it the designation 7.62cm FK 298(r), but don’t appear to have used it themselves.
Name | 76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 1933 |
Calibre | 76.2mm (3in) |
Barrel Length | 3.292m (L/50) |
Weight for transport | 2,350kg (5,182lb) |
Weight in action | 1,600kg (3,528lb) |
Elevation | -3 to +43 degrees |
Traverse | 4 degrees 11 min |
Shell Weight | 6.4kg |
Muzzle Velocity | 715m/ sec (2,346ft/ sec) |
Maximum Range | 13,200m (14,440 yards) to |
Rate of Fire |
76mm Divisional Gun Model 1902 (M1902)
Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 11/11/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.
In the early part of the 20th Century, the Russian Empire took on two new field guns of note - the Model 1900 and the Model 1902. The former was the first Russian gun available in 76.2mm caliber and incorporated a recoil mechanism for accurized repeat-fire capabilities. Then followed the Model 1902, a divisional-level field gun which offered more modern elements and greater battlefield performance/effectiveness than the earlier design. The M1902 went on to supersede the M1900 series as the M1900 began a process of being handed down to Soviet-supported nations and states. Production of M1902 guns spanned from 1903 until 1931 and these saw combat service in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), World War 1 (1914-1918), the Russian Revolution (1917) (and the internal strife that followed), and were available in various model forms by the time of World War 2 (1939-1945).
Like the M1900 before it, the M1902 was of a conventional design and arrangement for the period. It featured solid, heavily-spoked road wheels and a fixed trail carriage. The recoil mechanism was integral as was the elevation and traverse hardware. Elevation spans reached from -3 to +17 degrees (greater than that as seen on the M1900 series) and traversal was +5 degrees left-to-right from centerline. Rate-of-fire could reach up to 12 rounds-per-minute and maximum reaches were out to 5.28 miles (about equivalent to the preceding M1900 design). A rectangular gun shield was fitted ahead of the breech (which was of an interrupted screw design) and the piece's combat weight was 1,095 kilograms. When set up to travel, the gun weighed 2,380 kilograms requiring use of animals or mover vehicles for long-distance transportation.
After the Russian Revolution was over and things had settled somewhat, thought was given to modernizing the existing stocks of M1900 and M1902 pieces. In 1930 work began to bring these systems to a more viable fighting form as new barrels and new ammunition was introduced. Both the M1900 and M1902 were modernized under the new collective designation of "Model 02/30" and formed the primary light artillery piece of the Soviet Army heading into World War 2.
As such, the aging weapon was in play during the German invasion of the Soviet Union through "Operation Barbarossa" in June of 1941 and this saw large stocks of these guns fall into enemy hands amidst the German advance on Moscow. The Germans, all too eager to strengthen and defend their holds, redesignated these captured systems as 76.2cm FK 295/1(r) and 76.2cm FK 295/2(r) - the difference in designations lay in the original, shorter L/30 length barrels and the newer, longer L/40 length barrels. German use of these guns constituted second-line roles and many were featured along the famed "Atlantic Wall".
Despite this setback, the guns continued in their form and function throughout the grand war. Its availability was such that thousands were still in circulation in the post-war years and fielded by lesser armies still requiring a low-cost, readily available field piece. Many fell to the Chinese, North Koreans and Vietnam in the decades following and promptly featured in the Korean War (1950-1953) and Vietnam War (1955-1975) for a time.
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76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 1933 - History
O. F. MOSSBERG
Models
Years manufactured and years discontinued
Rifles ---Pistols --Shotguns
Micro Peep site
Beaded Front
Clip Magazine
With receiver sight
.270 -- .30-06 -- 8 MM Rem Mag. 338 Win. Mag.
22 or 24 inch barrel
blue with checkered Monte Carlo Stock
Shotgun Rifle combinations
Same as model 500 410 gauge with Synthetic pistol grip
DSPR DUCK STAMP COMMERATIVE
1000 guns manufactured . Pigeon grade gun with stock with
etching of wood ducks .
12 or 20 gauge , Barrels in various lengths , Various chokes , Blue , Walnut stock . Same as S&W 3000
MKII
12 gauge , 2 vent rib barrels , 26 inch with 2 3/4 inch
chamber , 28 inch barrel, with 3 inch chamber , choice
of accua chokes or accu choke steel , 24 inch barrel with rifled bore or 24 inch turkey barrel as options . blue or camo finish , checkered walnut or camo
stock , top of receiver safety .
U.S. Shooting Team
26 inch vent rib barrel , accu-chokes , ,gas
operated , semi auto , 2 3/4 inch chambers , blue finish , checkered walnut stock and fore arm.
Intimidator Laser Model
or 9 shot magazine , 20 inch barrel , or 9 shot magazine , 20 inch barrel . blue or parkerized , Laser slighting device .
Bull Pup
20 inch barrel , 9 shot magazine , 12 gauge
Mariner
9 shot , 20 inch barrel , stainless like finish
76.2mm Divisional Gun Model 1933 - History
Mossberg Shotgun Models & Specifications
.410 Bolt Action Repeater
4 Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 inch), 4 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel 26" with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate, swivels and chrome plated bolt leaver and trigger. Made 1933-?
Model 70 Bolt Action Single Shot
Single shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 inch). Weight 4 3/4 lbs, barrel 24" with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate. Made 1933-1934.
Model 73 Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3 inch). Weight 4 3/4 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate & swivels. Replaced Model 70. Made 1935-1936.
Model 73A Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2" & 3 inch). Weight 5 3/4 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate , chrome plated bolt lever & trigger, swivels. Made 1936-1939.
Model 73B Bolt Action Single Shot
Single shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3 inch). Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate , chrome plated bolt lever & trigger, swivels. Made 1939-1940.
Model 75 Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch). Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, with metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate & chrome plated bolt lever and trigger. Made ?-?
Model 75A Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch). Weight 6 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock, chrome plated bolt lever and trigger. Same as 85A except single shot. Made ?-?
Model 75B Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch). Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock, chrome plated bolt lever and trigger.. Made 1939-1940.
Model 80 Bolt Action Repeater
4-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 inch), 4 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate , chrome plated bolt lever & trigger, swivels. Made 1933-1936.
Model 83 Bolt Action Repeater
4-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3 inch), 4 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 3/4 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate , chrome plated bolt lever & trigger, swivels. Made 1936-1938.
Model 83B Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3 inch), 3 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel 24", full choke, with metal bead front and inverted leaf rear sights. Walnut finished pistol grip stock with finger flutes in fore-end, steel butt plate , chrome plated bolt lever & trigger, swivels. Made 1939-1940.
Model 83D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch), 2 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel, 23" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Modified & Full. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1940-1946. Production suspended in 1942 for war efforts.
Model 85 Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch), 2 shell top loading magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock, chrome plated bolt lever and trigger. Made 1934-1937.
Model 85A Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch), 2 shell top loading magazine. Weight 6 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock, chrome plated bolt lever and trigger. Made 1937-1939.
Model 85B Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4 inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel 26", full choke, metal bead front sight. Walnut finished pistol grip stock, chrome plated bolt lever and trigger. Made 1939-1940.
Model 85D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 25" with three interchangeable choke tubes, Modified, Full & Improved Cylinder. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1940-1946. Production suspended in 1942 for war efforts.
Model 173 Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch). Weight 5 1/2 lbs, Barrel 24", standard barrel full choke, front bead sight. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock, later models walnut finish. Same as 183K except single shot and no C-Lect-Choke. Made 1957-1960.
Model 173-A Bolt Action Single Shot, Slimmer barrel than 173. Made 1960-1963.
Model 173-B Bolt Action Single Shot, change to trigger and safety lever 1963-1971.
Model 173Y Bolt Action Single Shot
Single Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch). Weight 5lbs, Barrel 22". Youth gun, short barrel and stock. Plain pistol grip, Walnut finish stock. Made 1961-1963.
Model 173Y-A Bolt Action Single Shot, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963-1968.
Model 183D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch), 2 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel, 23" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Modified & Full. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1947-1948.
Model 183D-A Bolt Action Shotgun, left hand extractor added. Made 1948-1950.
Model 183D-B Bolt Action Repeater, firing pin design change. Made 1950-1953.
Model 183D-C Bolt Action Repeater, ejector interrupter added. Made 1953-1956.
Model 183D-D Bolt Action Repeater, change to ejector interrupter. Made 1956-1960.
Model 183D-E Bolt Action Repeater, Slimmer barrel. Made 1960-1963.
Model 183D-F Bolt Action Repeater, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1968-1971.
Model 183D-G Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel and front sight. Made 1968-1971
Model 183K Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch), 2 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel, 25" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Genuine walnut one piece Monte Carlo stock, later models walnut finish. Made 1953-1956.
Model 183K-A Bolt Action Repeater, firing pin design change. Made 1956-1960.
Model 183K-B Bolt Action Repeater, Slimmer barrel. Made 1960-1963.
Model 183K-C Bolt Action Repeater, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963-1986.
Model 183K-D Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel and front sight. Made 1968-1986.
Model 185D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 25" with three interchangeable choke tubes, Modified, Full & Improved Cylinder. Plain one piece Monte Carlo pistol grip stock. Made 1947-1950.
Model 185D-A Bolt Action Repeater. Made 1950-1950.
Model 185D-B Bolt Action Repeater, firing pin design change. Made 1950-1955.
Model 185D-C Bolt Action Repeater, redesign of magazine bottom plate. Made 1955-1958.
Model 185K Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke with ventilated barrel. Genuine AmericanWalnut Monte Carlo one piece pistol grip stock with recoil pad. Made 1950-1950.
Model 185K-A Bolt Action Repeater. Made 1950-1955.
Model 185K-B Bolt Action Repeater. Made 1955-1963.
Model 185K-C Bolt Action repeater, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963-1964.
Model 185K-E Bolt Action Repeater, change to butt plate. Made 1964-1964.
Thanks JP for the photo.
Model 190 Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 16 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Genuine Walnut Monte Carlo one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1950-1955.
Thanks JP for the photo.
Model 190A Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 16 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight ? lbs, barrel, ?" Made 1955-1956.
Model 190D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 16 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 lbs, barrel, 28" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Full & Improved Cylinder. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad. Made 1955-1958.
Model 190K Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 16 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/4 lbs, barrel, 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke and ventilated barrel. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad. Made 1956-1956.
Model 190K-A Bolt Action Repeater. Made1956-1957.
Model 190K-B Bolt Action Repeater. Made 1957-1962.
Model 190K-C Bolt Action Repeater, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963-1963.
Model 195 Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel, 26" variable C-Lect-Choke, ventalated barrel, front and rear sight. Genuine walnut, Monte Carlo stock with rubber recoil pad. Made 1954-1955.
Model 195A Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight ? lbs, barrel, ?" Made 1955-1956.
Model 195D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/4 lbs, barrel, 28" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Full & Improved Cylinder. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with rubber recoil pad. Made 1955-1958.
Model 195K Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel, 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1956-1963.
Model 195K-A Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel. Made 1956-1963.
Thanks JP for the photo.
Model 200D Slide Action Shotgun
3 shot, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel 28" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Full & Improved Cylinder . Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Black nylon slide. Made 1955-1956.
Model 200D-A Slide Action Shotgun, change to barrel. Made 1956-1959.
Model 200K Slide Action Shotgun
3 shot, 12 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel 28" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Black nylon slide. Made 1955-1956.
Model 200K-A Slide Action Shotgun, change to barrel. Made 1956-1959.
Model 385K Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, later models walnut finish. Same as 395K except 20 gauge. Made 1965-1968.
Model 385K-A Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel. Made 1968-1983
Model 385K-B Bolt Action Repeater, change to takedown, added cross bolt. Made ?-?
Model 390K Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 16 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/4 lbs, barrel 26" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, later models walnut finish. Same as 385K except 16 gauge. Made 1965-1974.
Model 390K-A Bolt Action Repeater. Made ?-?.
Model 390K-B Bolt Action Repeater. Made ?-?.
Model 395 Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel 38" with a full choke, rear sight groove & front bead. Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, walnut finish. Made 1982-1982.
Model 395K Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/4 lbs, barrel 28" with variable C-Lect-Choke, rear sight groove & front bead. Genuine American walnut Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, later models walnut finish. Made 1964-1983.
Model 395K-A Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel. Made ?-?
Model 395K-B Bolt Action Repeater, change to takedown, added cross bolt. Made ?-?
3 shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/4 lbs, barrel 24" with cylinder bore, rifle sights, swivels & web sling. Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, walnut finish. Made 1968-1977.
Model 595AP5 Bolt Action Repeater
5 shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only ( inch), 4 shell detachable magazine. Weight lbs, barrel ,swivels & web sling. Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, walnut finish. Made 1983-?.
Model 585K Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 3/8 lbs, barrel 28" with variable C-Lect-choke. Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, walnut finish. Made 1984-?.
Model 595K Bolt Action Repeater
3 shot, Takedown, 12 gauge only (2 3/4 & 3-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 7 1/2 lbs, barrel 38" with full choke or 28" with C-Lect-choke. Monte Carlo stock with recoil pad, walnut finish. Made 1984-?.
Model 695 Bolt Action Rifled Slug Gun
3 shot, 12 gauge only, 2 shell detachable magazine. 22", fully rifled and ported barrel. Black synthetic stock, adjustable sight, "Tasco style" scope bases. Made 1996-?
Model 695 Bolt Action Turkey Gun
3 shot, 12 gauge only, 2 shell detachable magazine. 22", Accu Choke barrel & extra full Turkey-Tube. OFM Woodland camo synthetic stock, rear U and front bead sights, "Tasco style" scope bases. Made 1996-?
The F-22 was a semi-universal gun which combined the capabilities of a divisional gun and - to some extent - of an anti-aircraft gun. It had a split-trail carriage with suspension and steel wheels with rubber tires. The gun was equipped with a semi-automatic vertical sliding breech block the recoil mechanism consisted of a hydraulic recoil buffer and a hydropneumatic recuperator. The sights and the elevation controls were located on different sides of the barrel. The chamber fitted the standard model 1900 cartridge, which meant that the gun could use ammunition of older 76.2-mm divisional and regimental guns.
In the early 1930s the RKKA command considered the idea of universal guns - i.e. guns which could be used both as field and anti-aircraft weapons. Mikhail Tukhachevsky, the head of the ordnance department between 1931 and 1934, ordered the development of universal (with 360° traverse) and semi-universal divisional pieces.
Among other artillery design bureaus joining the program were the design bureau of the "Krasniy Putilovets" plant (L-1 and L-2 universal guns), the design bureau of the no. 8 plant (semi-universal guns 25K, 31K and 32K) and GKB-38 (universal A-52 and semi-universal A-51). GKB-38 was closed in 1933, and V. G. Grabin, the leading developer of the team that was working on the A-51 project - became the head of a design bureau of the new Novoye Sormovo (no. 92) plant in Gorky. In 1934 the A-51 - redesignated F-20 - was finished, but Grabin wasn't satisfied with the result and started to work on a new gun, the F-22.
In April 1935 three prototypes of the F-22 were ready, two of them with split-trail carriages. All prototypes had muzzle brakes and lengthened chambers for a new experimental shell (7.1 kg, muzzle velocity 710 m/s, range up to 14,060 m). Factory trials started on 8 May on 9 June prototypes were brought to the Sofrinsky firing ground near Moscow. On 14 June the gun, along with other artillery pieces, was demonstrated to the country leaders including Joseph Stalin. The F-22 made a good impression and was sent for ground testing, which was finished on 16 December. In July 1935 the plant was required to produce 10 pieces. In March 1936 four guns were given to the RKKA for testing, which continued until 22 April. Despite some shortcomings, on 11 May 1936 the gun was adopted as the 76 mm divisional gun model 1936 (F-22) (Russian: 76-мм дивизионная пушка образца 1936 года (Ф-22) ). The final model lacked a muzzle brake (which - the army said - raised too much dust, revealing the position of the gun) and was rechambered for the model 1900 cartridge to allow use of old 76.2 mm ammunition.
The F-22 was produced by two plants, no. 92 and Kirov Plant, possibly also by "UZTM" (Ural Heavy Machinery Building Plant). Production rate was slow because of more sophisticated construction compared to older guns and because of constant need to fix faults in the design. In 1936 only 10 pieces were produced, in 1937 - 417, in 1938 - 1,002, in 1939 - 1,503. Production was stopped due to adoption of a new gun, the 76 mm divisional gun model 1939 (USV).
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ww2dbase What would later come to be known as the 76-millimeter Divisional Gun M1942 (ZiS-3) weapons were designed by the No. 92 Artillery Factory "Zavod imeni Stalina" under chief engineer V. G. Grabin, who went ahead with this project starting in 1940 without government authorization. The first gun was built in 1941 in secret. When Germany invaded the Soviet Union later in the year, many of the previously-deployed 76-mm guns were destroyed or captured, and Soviet leadership called for factories to build replacement 76-mm guns. With the ZiS-3 design still in secret, the chiefs of No. 92 Artillery Factory nevertheless decided to produce them. When the first batch was ready to be delivered, the unauthorized design was discovered, and initially Soviet Army representatives rejected delivery it was only the demands of war and Grabin's personal guarantee that saw the acceptance of these new guns. The new ZiS-3 field guns soon proved to be better than the pre-war 76-mm gun designs and, with Joseph Stalin's full support, became the standard divisional field guns after a series of tests in Feb 1942. Each of the ZiS-3 guns required a crew of seven to operate, and a typical battery after 1942 consisted of four ZiS-3 guns. While they were effective as anti-tank guns against German medium tanks, their greatest capability was perhaps in the design, which simplified the production, allowing a lower-skilled workforce to achieve a higher quantities of guns. When the European War ended, more than 103,000 guns were built.
During the war, Finnish forces captured 12 ZiS-3 guns they were pressed into service with the designation 76 K 42.
Although 76-millimeter Divisional Gun M1942 (ZiS-3) weapons were replaced by D-44 guns in the Soviet forces shortly after WW2, they remained in service in forces friendly with the Soviet Union, some until this date.
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The Soviet 76.2mm ZiS-3 was nicknamed Ratch-boom (crash boom) by the Germans on account of its barely discernible interval between firing and impact
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The Soviet 76.2mm M1936 (F22) was designed as a 'Divisional Gun' which could be used as a field gun, or anti-aircraft gun as required. It was designed in the early 1930's and several pilot guns were produced from different factories. The F-22 designed by V.G. Grabin at the No92 factory in Gorky was chosen for production in 1936. This weapon featured a split-trail carriage and was able to fire a 7.1kg shell out to 14,060 meters. Pilot guns had a muzzle brake, but the production guns were completed without these fitted. The F22 was also able to fire the older 76.2mm ammunition dating from 1900. However production of the weapon was slow and only 2,922 guns were completed before production switched to the Model 1939. Captured guns were used by German, Rumanian and Finnish armies.
"Even though this is will be a small model, Bronco didn't skimp on the detailing as there are lots of small details that represent the various locks and controls for the weapon and its carriage. The kit also includes ammunition and wooden crates for stowage (in plastic of course). Markings are provided for a typical field piece with serial numbers and stenciling for the gun, ammunition, and crates. Bronco Models continues to turn out some impressive models and this one is no exception. These kits are definitely an AMS modeler's delight. This kit is highly recommended!" Michael Benolkin - www.cybermodeler.com
* Includes a scale model which requires assembly, this is not a toy.
* Ages 14 and over.
* Choking hazard: Contains small parts.
* Actual model may vary from images.
* Does not include tools, cement or paints.
* Some modelling experience recommended.
- The Remington Model 8 was patented in 1900.
- The Models 8 and, later, 81 were produced from 1906 to 1950.
- The Model 8/81 Woodsmaster were both offered in high-grade models.
- High-capacity magazine police models and models in .25 Remington are more valuable.
The Remington Model 8 semi-automatic rifle was one of the many firearms designed by John M. Browning. Its history goes back to the turn of the 20th Century when Browning was granted a patent for the rifle on October 16, 1900. Production didn’t begin until 1906, and for 5 years it was known simply as the “Remington Autoloading Rifle.” The designation became the Remington Model 8 in 1911, and its production run lasted until 1936, at which time a few design changes were made and the Model 81 was introduced.
Browning made an agreement with Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium to manufacturer the Model 8 as the FN Model 1900 with sales limited to areas outside the United States. The FN model was in production from 1910 until 1929 and was not a big success. Only 4,913 were made and these were sold mainly in Western Europe and Canada.
The Remington Model 8 was essentially a rifle version of the Browning Auto-5 shotgun. The 22-inch barrel was covered by a full-length tube enclosing the recoil spring. The rifle operated on the same type of long recoil action as the Auto-5, in which the barrel and bolt move to the rear of the receiver when fired. They then unlock to eject the fired round and move forward to chamber another one.
Photo courtesy Remington Society.
Leading The Pack
As one of the first successful semi-autos, the Remington Model 8 became quite popular. More than 160,000 Model 8s and 81s were sold from 1906 until 1950, when the 81 went out of production. Here’s a breakdown of production figures:
Remington Autoloading Rifle (1906-1911) 26,000
Model 8 (1911-1936) 80,600
Model 81 (1936-1950) 55,581
Total production 162,181
The Remington Model 8 gave birth to several new cartridges: .25 Remington, .30 Remington, .32 Remington and .35 Remington. The .35 Remington was the most popular and still is today. These are all rimless cartridges and were designed to reliably operate from the Model 8’s five-round fixed magazine. The most sought-after chambering for the Model 8 is the .25 Remington. Buyers should be expected to pay a premium of 30 to 35 percent for this caliber.
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The Model 81 was introduced in 1936, and the .25 Remington was dropped a year later. The .300 Savage was added in 1940 and the .32 Remington was not made after WWII. Since very few .25 Remington Model 81s were made, a premium of 30 to 35 percent would also apply for this model.
The Models 8 and 81 were both offered in high-grade models with engraving and better walnut stocks. These were known as the A, C, D, E and F grades, sometimes referred to as Standard, Special, Peerless, Expert and Premier grades.
Another special series was the Police Model. These models featured higher capacity magazines holding 10, 15 or 20 rounds, some with larger fore-ends and some featuring engraving for individual police departments. The Peace Officer’s Equipment (POE) of St. Joseph, Missouri, was the major source for these customized police rifles, and another was Hawkeye Protective Appliance Co. of Des Moines, Iowa.
Remington recognized an opportunity to extend its market for the Model 81 and, in 1938, began plans to create Special Police models, in some cases working with the POE company. Limited numbers of these Model 81 Police Models were manufactured, but no source apparently has info on how many. Buyers should expect to pay a substantial premium for one of these.
Photo courtesy Texas Ranger Museum.
A Semi-Auto Celebrity
The most famous Model 8 is the Bonnie and Clyde rifle. This is the rifle carried by former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who came out of retirement in 1934 to go after the infamous depression-era bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Hamer bought his Model 8 in .35 Remington at Petmeckey’s Sporting Goods Store in Austin and had it fitted with a 20-round magazine by the POE company. He trailed Bonnie and Clyde for several weeks before leading the assault — really more of an ambush — on May 23rd, 1934, on Louisiana Highway 154 in Bienville Parish that abruptly ended the couple’s career in the banking business.
The posse included six police officers, four from Texas (including Hamer) and two from Louisiana. Each one had a shotgun, handgun and a semi-auto rifle. At least one of the rifles was a Browning BAR, and it’s likely that, in addition to Hamer’s, some of the others were Model 8s. News reports at the time said more than 130 rounds were fired into Bonnie and Clyde’s Ford V-8, killing them instantly. There were subsequent reports that Frank Hamer’s rifle was a Model 81, obviously incorrect since the 81 was not introduced until 1936. His Model 8 is on display at the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco.
The Model 81 remained in production through 1950, and it was 5 years before Remington replaced it with the Model 740, a gas-operated semi-auto that picked up the Woodsmaster nickname from the earlier Models 8 and 81. The 740 evolved into the 742, 7400 and 750 through the years, with the 750 being discontinued at the end of 2016, leaving the R-15/R-25 AR-types as the only centerfire semi-auto rifles in the Remington line.
Here are some estimated values of the Model 8 and Model 81 series, courtesy of Standard Catalog of Firearms 2017 Edition:
Photo courtesy Rock Island Auction Company.
Model 8
Add 35 percent for .25 Remington caliber. Add 75 percent for Grade C, 100 percent or more for higher grades.
Standard Grade
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$1,400 $1,200 $800 $550 $250 $125
Model 8A
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$1,600 $1,300 $900 $600 $300 $150
Model 8C
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$3,000 $2,500 $1,500 $900 $500 $300
Model 8D Peerless
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$6,000 $5,000 $3,500 $1,750 $800 $400
Model 8E Expert
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$7,500 $6,000 $4,000 $2,250 $1,100 $450
Model 8F Premier
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$10,000 $8,500 $7,500 $3,750 $1,600 $700
Photo courtesy Rock Island Auction Company.
Model 81
Add 300 percent for police model with high-capacity magazine.
Standard Grade
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$1,100 $900 $750 $500 $250 $125
Model 81A
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$1,200 $1,000 $850 $500 $250 $125
Model 81D Peerless
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$7,500 $6,000 $4,000 $2,250 $1,100 $450
Model 81F Premier
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor
$10,000 $8,500 $7,500 $3,750 $1,600 $700
Editor's Note: This “Collector's Corner” column is an excerpt from the September 2017 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine.