65 mm mountain gun

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65 mm mountain gun
Type	Mountain artillery
Place of origin	Italy
Service history
In service	1913-1940s
Used by	Italy
Wars	World War I, World War II
Specifications
Weight	560 kg
Barrel length	17 calibers

Caliber	65 mm
Carriage	Drawn single trail
Muzzle velocity	345 m/s
Effective range	6,800 m

The 65 mm mountain gun was a valuable artillery piece developed by Italy for use with its mountain and infantry units.

1 Description
2 History
3 Specifications
4 See also
5 References

[edit] Description

A lightweight design, the 65 mm gun was designed for use in difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions. The barrel had a 17 calibre length, and was designed for firing low-trajectory shots. The carriage was likewise simple in nature, consisting of a single trailing arm and solid-rim spoked wheels for horse draft. A simple folding gun shield was also provided. abc

[edit] History

The 65 mm gun was first accepted into service with Italian mountain troops in 1913, and it served with them throughout World War I. Replacements arrived in the 1920s and the gun was transferred to the regular infantry. It was well liked by the infantry due to its minimal weight and high reliability in adverse conditions. Despite its light calibre, it served through World War II with Italian forces as a close support weapon.