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Tango0122 Jun 2015 11:37 a.m. PST

…developed into a dual-role artillery field and anti-tank gun.

"The field gun has long remained a staple of any successful land force. Napoleon utilized his pieces with excellent results while writing European history during the 19th Century. With the arrival of the 20th Century, the field gun was at the heart of every major world power's army. It saw extensive use in World War 1 despite the arrival of the tank and would play an increasing role in offensive actions during World War 2.

Artillery formed a major portion of Red Army units during the Second World War. In September of 1939, Germany invaded neighboring Poland to officially bring about the start of World War 2. They were joined, through a loose alliance, by the Soviet Union weeks later as Poland was hopelessly divided in two by its conquerors. The German attention then turned to Norway, the Low Countries and finally France while Soviet leaders concentrated on Finland. The alliance remained until June of 1941 when German forces – having failed in their bid to take England – turned their firepower against the heart of the Soviet Empire beginning the Eastern Front through Operation Barbarossa. German progress was incredible, slowing down just miles from the capital city of Moscow due to stretched supply lines and the onset of Russian Winter.

With rebuilt corps and national fervor, the Soviet response was brutal and swift, sending the Eastern Front into a series of high-profile and historical battles in an effort to drive the Germans and her allies back west. During the response, all manner of weaponry was brought to bear for the Soviets. Throughout the conflict, evermore powerful designs appeared in the form of tanks, aircraft and artillery. One such of the latter became the Model 1944 (M1944) field gun of 100mm caliber (also recognized as the BS-3). The type was deployed as both a basic field gun for artillery support and as a direct-fire anti-tank weapon once it was found to excel in both roles…"
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Question: Who made this gun in 25mm/28mm?

Thanks in avance for your help.

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