Artillery Rifle
A marine artillery crew wields a large piece of what looks to be a naval style artillery rifle.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-marines/45001/artillery-rifle
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-marines/45001/artillery-rifle
Looks like a Japanese Type 10 120 mm AA Gun.
From Wiki
The Type 10 was a Japanese 120 mm calibre dual-purpose anti-aircraft and coastal defense gun used during the Second World War. The weapon was originally designed for ship use and was produced in large numbers during 1944. The gun was adapted for land use as a dual-purpose gun.
The gun fired either high explosive or incendiary shrapnel shells that weighed 20.6 kilograms, with a complete round weighing 32.4 kilograms.
Thanks, Leccy. I suspected the gun was a captured Japanese make, which I am far from an expert on…
Where this pic was taken?