{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-ordnance-qf-6-pounder-7-cwt","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - Ordnance QF 6-pounder 7 CWT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdnance QF 6-pounder 7 CWT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-tank Gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBritish 6-pounder gun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a highly regarded anti-tank weapon that saw extensive use during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/b\u003e. It played a crucial role in the arsenal of the British and Allied forces, providing effective anti-tank capabilities against German armoured vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQF 6-pounder Mk II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the initial version of the gun, introduced in 1942. Firing a 57mm (2.24”) caliber projectile, it possessed a muzzle velocity of approximately 853 meters per second (2,800 ft\/s). This allowed it to penetrate the armour of most German tanks during the time. The QF 6-pounder Mk II was typically towed by a vehicle or mounted on a vehicle chassis to create a tank destroyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 1943, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQF 6-pounder Mk IV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas introduced as an upgraded variant. It featured improvements to the breech mechanism and recoil system, resulting in enhanced performance. The Mk IV version boasted a slightly higher muzzle velocity of around 883 meters per second (2,900 ft\/s), further increasing its armour-penetration capabilities. Like its predecessor, the Mk IV variant was utilized on various platforms, including tanks and tank destroyers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe British 6-pounder gun was also produced in the United States under the designation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e57mm Gun M1\u003c\/b\u003e. The M1 variant closely resembled the British Mk II and Mk IV versions, with minor differences in manufacturing and ammunition. The 57mm Gun M1 saw action with American forces and proved effective against enemy tanks in both the European and Pacific theaters of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe 6-pounder gun found its place on a variety of vehicles, such as the Universal Carrier, the Crusader tank, the Churchill tank, and the Achilles tank destroyer. Its versatility made it a valuable asset on the battlefield. Additionally, the gun was sometimes adapted for air defense roles, with select examples being mounted on anti-aircraft platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe British 6-pounder gun and its variants were highly regarded for their anti-tank capabilities and played a significant role in combat operations during World War II. Allied forces relied on these guns to engage and neutralize enemy armoured vehicles, contributing to their ultimate victory in the war.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA total of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e52,242\u003c\/b\u003eunits were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuild options:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMk 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith shortened\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eL\/43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebarrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMk 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eL\/50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMk 1A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarriage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMk 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon modified\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMk 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarriage (airborne)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUS-build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e57mm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGun M1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Two gun shield options\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Extra ammo, shells, and crates included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- British gun crew (officer, gunner \u0026amp; loader) included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Code:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e280139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 sprues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660533067845,"sku":"RU-280139","price":34.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280139_QF6pdrGun.webp?v=1772117952","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.warandpeacegames.com.au\/products\/rubicon-miniatures-ordnance-qf-6-pounder-7-cwt","provider":"War and Peace Games | Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}