1942 105 MM M2A1 Houwitser

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Nog steeds vindbaar; maar niet voor lang...Het wordt steeds moeilijker om originele stukken artillerie uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog te vinden. Toch is het BAIV gelukt om via zijn wereldwijde netwerk verschillende houwitsers te lokaliseren en aan te schaffen die ooit in het Griekse leger dienden.Een van deze is deze M2A1 105mm houwitser, gebouwd in 1942.Natuurlijk, het zal enige aandacht vereisen, maar het blijft hoofdzakelijk compleet en in opmerkelijk solide staat gezien zijn leeftijd.Een perfect...

Nog steeds vindbaar; maar niet voor lang...

Het wordt steeds moeilijker om originele stukken artillerie uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog te vinden. Toch is het BAIV gelukt om via zijn wereldwijde netwerk verschillende houwitsers te lokaliseren en aan te schaffen die ooit in het Griekse leger dienden.

Een van deze is deze M2A1 105mm houwitser, gebouwd in 1942.
Natuurlijk, het zal enige aandacht vereisen, maar het blijft hoofdzakelijk compleet en in opmerkelijk solide staat gezien zijn leeftijd.
Een perfecte basis voor restauratie en stel je voor dat het trots wordt tentoongesteld achter je dump truck tijdens een parade of militaire gebeurtenis.

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Locatie
Nederweert, Nederland
Bouwjaar
1942
Land van herkomst
Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Fabrikant
Kettingriembedrijf, VS
Type
M2A1
Conditie
Onherstelbaar
Marginale Goederen
Ja margin goods; Geen BTW van toepassing

Details

Conditie

Deze houwitser uit 1942 is een directe legerrelease, gedeactiveerd in volledige overeenstemming met DOD-richtlijn 5134. Zoals je kunt zien, is dit exemplaar opmerkelijk compleet en biedt het een uitstekende basis voor restauratie. Afhankelijk van je budget en beoogde gebruik, zou een volledige restauratie, of op zijn minst een frisse schilderbeurt en een nieuwe set banden, het echt nieuw leven inblazen.

Onze vertrouwde partner BAIV kan dit werk voor u uitvoeren indien gewenst, inclusief het professioneel afwerken en verweven van de deactivatiekenmerken voor een schone, authentieke uitstraling.
BAIV beschikt ook over uitgebreide ervaring in wereldwijde export en transport van artilleriestukken, zodat u zich geen zorgen hoeft te maken over de logistiek; alles kan soepel worden geregeld van begin tot eind (tegen extra kosten).

Technische details

Fabrikant
Chain Belt Company, USA
Model
M2A1
Productiedatum
1944
Serienummer
7810
Lengte
19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)
Breedte
2,31 m (7 ft 3 in)
Hoogte
1,73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Lengte van de ton
2,31 m (7 ft 7 in)
Gewicht
2.260 kg (4.980 lb)
Kaliber
105 mm (4,1 in)
Bereik
12.300 yards (11.270 m)
Vuur snelheid:
Tot 10 schoten per minuut
Bemanning
8
Productiecijfers
10.202

Geschiedenis

De M2 en M2A1 houwitsers waren de werkpaarden van de veldartillerie voor het Amerikaanse leger tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Meer dan 8.500 werden tijdens de oorlog geproduceerd.
De M2A1 was de standaard lichte veldhouwitser in het Amerikaanse leger tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Ontwikkeld op basis van Duitse 105mm houwitsers uit de Eerste Wereldoorlog, vulde het de behoefte in aan motorgetrokken artillerie ter vervanging van verouderde wapens en tactieken. Met een gematigde reikwijdte waardeerden soldaten de nauwkeurigheid en krachtige impact. Het belangrijkste doel was anti-personen, maar het was flexibel genoeg om ook indirect vuur te leveren.

In 1943 had een typische infanteriedivisie 54 houwitsers, en een pantserdivisie had 54 zelfrijdende 105mm M7 houwitsers, vaak de 'Priest' genoemd. De houwitser werd ook gemonteerd in de DUKW, de M3 halftrack als de 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage T19, en in de M4 en M4A3 Sherman tanks.

De verschillen tussen de M2 en M2A1 houwitsers omvatten onder andere aanpassingen aan de sluiting. Tevens had de oorspronkelijke M2 onderstel elektrische remmen (die werden aangedreven door een kleine batterij die zich nabij de achterkant van de rechter draagarm bevond), en werden de remmen bij het latere M2A1 onderstel verwijderd (hoewel in sommige gevallen de batterijbox wellicht op de geüpgrade M2 onderstellen was blijven zitten). In augustus 1943 werd de M2A2 onderstelversie geïntroduceerd met een groter schild en een "buffer" gemonteerd, en een afgesloten schroefdraai mechanisme.

Eén op de vijf granaten die tijdens de oorlog door het Amerikaanse leger werden afgevuurd, was een 105mm hoogexplosieve ronde.
Het woog 42 pond en was "semi-vast", wat betekende dat het werd geleverd als een complete ronde, maar de granaat kon uit de huls worden verwijderd en het aantal van de zeven voortstuwingsladingen kon worden aangepast voor bereik. De houwitser werd bemand door een ploeg van acht en werd normaal gesproken getrokken door een 6x6 2½ ton truck.

Het diende in alle belangrijke theaters van de Tweede Wereldoorlog, de Koreaanse Oorlog en de Vietnamoorlog en werd aangeschaft door 67 verschillende landen! Het is daarom zonder enige twijfel de meest iconische en populairste houwitser van de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

LOT NUMBER

  • Each lot is assigned a specific lot number. This number is allocated one day before the lots are opened for bidding.

VIEWING DAYS

  • Inspections during viewing days are on: Saturday December 13, 2025.

  • Participation in the viewing days is subject to specific conditions.

  • Given the fact that these are often very special items whose condition, no matter how hard we try, cannot always be described 100% completely, we really recommend that you make use of this.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Auction catalogue online: October 21st 2025 19.00 (CET)

  • Bidding starts: Saturday December 12, 2025 18.00 (CET)

  • Bidding ends: Saturday December 20, 2025 19.00 (CET)

TIMES

  • Amsterdam NL (CET): 07:00 PM (19:00)

  • London: 08:00 PM (18:00)

  • New York USA: 13:00 AM (13:00)

  • Sydney AUS: 05:00 AM (05:00),next day

BUYER’S PREMIUM

  • On all lots a buyer’s premium of 16,5% of the hammer price is charged. Over this buyer’s premium a 21% sales tax (VAT) will be applicable.

VEHICLES & VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT

  • This lot is sold strictly as described in the auction listing on our website (https://tracksandtrade.com/).

  • Cars, motorcycles, trucks, cannons or howitzers, armored vehicles, and tanks are sold in as-is/where-is condition, with no technical guarantee and guarantee of authenticity and with or without registration.

ARMS & WEAPONS

  • The Auction House will not supply ANY item unless the correct paperwork and licensing – if needed – has been supplied by the Buyer in full.

  • If required and applicable (fire)arms can be made inoperable or permanently disabled by BAIV in The Netherlands as being a licensed Arms & Weapons Dealer Registration Nr. NL20191618779. In this case all relevant cost will be charged to the Buyer in addition and have to be paid in advance in full. Collection by appointment only.

    Deactivated weapons (EU regulation)
    A deactivated weapon is a genuine firearm that has been modified so it can no longer discharge any bullet, missile, or other projectile.

    Legal basis
    All deactivated weapons offered in this auction are deactivated/neutralized in accordance with EU Regulation 2015/2403, as incorporated into Dutch law on 13 May 2016.

    Delivery within the EU (European buyers)
    To ship a deactivated firearm we must verify that you are at least 18 years old.
    Please provide a copy of a valid identity document (ID card, passport or driver’s license).
    Once we have received and checked this document, we can send the deactivated weapon and its certificate at the buyer’s expense.

    Important note
    No lot will be delivered or shipped without the presentation of the documents mentioned above.
    The buyer is responsible for their purchase once the lot is awarded and will pay at least the related costs.


    Delivery outside the EU (non‑European buyers)
    If you are a non‑EU resident intending to purchase an EU deactivated weapon, it is your responsibility to confirm whether ownership is permitted under the laws of your country.
    You may need to provide a valid firearm license before we can ship your purchased deactivated weapon, as we comply with Dutch export regulations for (deactivated) weapons.
    Any additional actions required and associated costs in such a transaction will be charged to the buyer.

MARGIN/ VAT

  • However, for most of the lots 21% sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be not applicable, it might be that in some specific cases sales tax (VAT) over the hammer price will be charged. In such a case this will be specifically specified in the lot description. For all other lots the margin scheme will be applicable. For more info see our General Conditions of Sale Article 9 on our website; www.tracksandtrade.com

IMPORT & EXPORT

  • Depending on the destination and content of the Lot the Buyer shall obtain an International Import Certificate / End User Certificate. Some of the items listed in the auction may require special licenses or permits or existing documents must be prepared for export. If this is relevant, Tracks & Trade will take care of this. The applicable costs will be charged to the successful bidder. Please email accounting@tracksandtrade.com if you have any questions or concerns. No item will be allowed to be collected without 100% of all legal requirements being fulfilled.

COLLECTION

  • Specific address details will be provided upon request and to the successful bidder/ Buyer.

  • Delivery: Ex Works.

LOT REMOVAL DEADLINE

  • All lots must be collected no later than Friday, February 7, 2025, and only after full payment has been received and all legal requirements have been met.

  • No storage fees will be charged prior to this date. After this period, storage fees will apply.

  • For buyers from the United States or other distant destinations, tailored arrangements can be made upon request.

SHIPPING & HANDLINGS COSTS

  • All shipping, packaging, and any special handling expenses (e.g., crane hire or specialized equipment) are the sole responsibility of the Buyer and will be invoiced at actual cost plus a 10% handling fee.

LATE PICK-UP & STORAGE FEES

  • Any lot not collected by Saturday, February 7, 2025, will be placed in secure storage at the Buyer’s expense, with the following weekly storage rates applied (excluding 21% VAT):

  • Parts & accessories: €25 per lot per week

  • Cars and motorcycles: €50 per lot per week

  • Armored vehicles, tanks, cannons, etc.: €75 per lot per week

Need Assistance?
Please feel free to contact us for support or questions:
Phone: +31 6 518 22 502
Email: info@tracksandtrade.com
We are here to guide you through every step of the process and will do our utmost to assist you.

DELIVERY

  • The buyer is responsible for the transportation of the purchased goods, unless otherwise agreed. Tracks & Trade can assist with or arrange transportation at additional cost. Please contact us for more information.

  • Shipping, and packing costs and special costs that arise for loading special items, such as crane costs or costs for hiring special equipment etc., will be charged to the Buyer on the basis of actual costs + a surcharge of 10%. Naturally, you can count on us when it comes to the shipment of your purchases. We are happy to take care of that.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

  • All information and transactions are subject to the general terms and conditions (Version 2.0 dated 29-04-2022). For more detailed information visit our website.

NOTE

  • By placing a bid, whether successful or not, the bidder agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions as set forth on this website (www.tracksandtrade.com) and in the applicable general terms and conditions. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review and familiarize themselves with all such terms prior to placing a bid.

Shipping information

After buying a classic military vehicle or other items such as cannons, planes, howitzers and tanks, there are several steps you would typically need to take:

  • Legalities

    In principle, no special permit is required for unarmored wheeled and tracked vehicles. In many cases, an export procedure that is comparable to that for exporting classic cars and motorcycles is sufficient. Military collectables older than 75 years and with a value over Euro 50k are considered as National Heritage. In such cases an export permit must be requested from the National Ministry of Culture of the exporting country. Tanks, howitzers and self-propelled or towed cannons often require specific permits that are highly dependent on the country of shipment and the country of destination. This may involve registering the item with the appropriate authorities and complying with any regulations regarding its ownership and use. In such a case it is advisable to contact us in advance because we have many decades of experience in the import and export of Classic Military Heritage. Based on this experience, we can generally quickly provide feedback on what applies to you. This is especially relevant because regulations in this regard change every now and then and sometimes, we also have to deal with export-restrictions. In short: if you want to be sure, contact us in time to avoid difficulties at a later stage.

  • Storage
    Find a suitable storage location for your collectable, preferably a secure and legal place where you can keep it when not in use. This could be a garage, warehouse, or even a specially designed storage facility or museum.

  • Transportation
    After you have all the paperwork in place the next step will be the (oversees) transport to your desired location. This may involve hiring specialized transport and broker services due to permits, size and weight. In this case we can also support you with organizing the transport or make sure you get in contact with dedicated brokers and import agents.

  • Maintenance and Restoration

    Depending on the condition of your military collectable, our partner BAIV can help you with maintenance and restoration work to ensure that it is safe and operational. This could involve relatively easy maintenance and repair or service till a Class-A restoration. In such a case please contact BAIV (info@baiv.nl).

  • Training
    If you intend to operate a vehicle then make sure you have manuals that describe how to operate the vehicle. Nowadays there are numerous reprints available on the Internet that explain to you in a playful way how to drive and operate your vehicle. This is often a team effort, which makes owning such a vehicle extra attractive. If required, you can also involve/hiring a professional instructor or attend specialized training courses to learn how to drive and maintain it safely. In such a case, our partner BAIV (www.baiv.nl) can also support you

  • Insurance
    Consider obtaining insurance coverage for your vehicle to protect yourself against any potential accidents or liabilities that may arise from owning and operating it. Often there are specialized insurance companies offering these kinds of services. Local military vehicle clubs often also know their way around the specific options offered by insurance companies.

  • Enjoyment
    Finally, once everything is in place, you can enjoy owning and, if permitted, operating your classic military vehicle, cannon or howitzer. Whether it's for display purposes or for participating in historical reenactments, owning such a great unit can be a unique and rewarding experience.

Voel je vrij om contact op te nemen

Ivo Rigter Sr.

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