The M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun was adapted by the US Army during World War II, after it became clear that the 37mm Anti-Tank was no longer effective against the increasingly well-armored German tanks. The design of this weapon is directly copied from the British 6-pounder light field gun, which was being produced in the USA for the Lend-Lease program. The gun was reclassified the M1 57 mm Anti-Tank gun and fitted with a longer barrel to acheive a higher muzzle velocity, essential for effective armor penetration. The M1 was issued to US Army anti-tank regiments and airborne units in Europe as well as the Pacific. While it still could not penetrate the frontal armor of Germany's Tiger and Panther tanks, it's small size made it easy to conceal and an effective ambush and flanking weapon. The M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun was used by US forces into the Korean War.

The M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun includes the following features:

• Split tails that can be spread for emplacement of the gun
• Armored shield for the gun crew that folds up for transport (can be towed by most of our vehicles)
• Over-all color scheme is dark gray
• Includes 64 genuine LEGO elements
• Built to same 1/35 scale as other Brickmania building kits
• Sophomore Skill Level (2-4 years experience with LEGO is recommended)

This Brickmania model kit is made from genuine unused LEGO bricks and is shipped disassembled. Also included are full-color printed building instructions and it is packaged in a sealed box. All Brickmania building kits are limited production and may be discontinued at any time.

The proper technique to emplace your M1 57mm Anti-Tank Gun