We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:39:30 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification If you've perused the comments on the latest Whatziss, you might think that *somebody* in that talent lineup (Maggie, Will the Sea Scout, AFSis, John) would have nailed it. Mmmmmmmmmmmm -- no. Several in the "Close, but no cigar" category, though. It's an anti-tank gun, but not a 37mm (?!?) or a 90mm or an 8-incher (!!!). I won't keep you in suspense (hold the applause, please-and-thank-you) any longer -- meet the T-128 75mm anti-tank gun. Right after the Korean War cranked up, US troops were tossed at the NORK advance as speed bumps. They promptly discovered that the only... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:03:21 -0600 ...you and I are going to kick a$$. Gotta love them contact sports...]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55579 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55579 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:25:54 -0600 AFSis - If he comes up with "this is my rifle..." type Whatziss, you and I are going to kick a$$. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55577 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55577 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:00:13 -0600 Actually: M1A3 - modified towing hook (look on the sideview pic of the AT gun posted before, the trails, spades, and tow ring can be seen there) Looks newer? M2 - caster wheel added to the right trail, relocated trail handles, new utility box (can't tell) It looks like there is a caster wheel attached to the right side trail (facing forward); see same pic above http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55575 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55575 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:27:46 -0600 dumb 'ol comment filter.... phooey http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55574 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55574 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:20:39 -0600 here & here]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55572 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55572 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:07:34 -0600 I tried, Bill.. I really did! One of these days, I'm gonna shock and awe all of ya and get one of these suckers. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55566 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55566 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:15:46 -0600 looks like there is a wee soft spot in the armor just left of the #4 bolt there. have you "peen tested" it for soft spots? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55547 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55547 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:18:28 -0600 I'll go with the U.S. version of the British 6LB gun, the 57mm M1. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55543 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55543 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:29:33 -0600 Again, why is it you think I would know anything about weapons? If you want me to guess a "Whatziss", you've got to think in a different direction all together. As in, "This is my rifle, this is my gun..." etcetera? ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55542 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55542 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:28:51 -0600 you've perused the comments on the latest Whatziss, you might think that *somebody* in that talent lineup (Maggie, Will the Sea Scout, AFSis, John) would have nailed it. Again, why is it you think I would know anything about weapons? If you want me to guess a "Whatziss", you've got to think in a different direction all together. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55541 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55541 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:37:42 -0600 Should have been able to find it on the internet. It says W.W.W. right after 1950 on the plate on the gun carriage. Too bad they didn't give the rest of the URL http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55527 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55527 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:15:09 -0600 Hey - Me likes to tease The Chief just a leeeetle! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55524 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55524 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:36:47 -0600 Oh, dandy. I've got dialup and you send me to the same "Hi, We've Got a Jillion Graphics and Links, So Wait for an Hour While We Load!" that Boq always teases me with. Besides, I already *have* that video. Better quality, too... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55519 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55519 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:54:47 -0600 Of course - that ID also depends on... M1A1 - US wheels and tires (check) M1A2 - improved traverse mechanism, allowing free traverse (can't tell) M1A3 - modified towing hook (can't tell) M2 - caster wheel added to the right trail, relocated trail handles, new utility box (can't tell) M2A1 - improved elevation gear (can't tell) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55516 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55516 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:08:41 -0600 here. [I've left my answers unpublished for the nonce. Didn't want to give it away right off the bat!]]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55515 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55515 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:00:45 -0600 Looks to me like the Brit 6 Pounder QF, in US service referred to as the 57mm Anti-tank Gun, M1. Can't tell if that's Brit-made or US. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55514 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2007/01/the_whatziss_is.html#comment-55514 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:48:57 -0600