Bofors 75 mm Model 1934

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	Weapon: Bofors 75 mm Model 1934 Type: Infantry Support Gun Country of Origin: Sweden Year Adopted: 1934 Caliber: 75x212mmR Action: Breech-Loading Cannon Overall Length (mm): 1800.0 Overall Length (in): 70.87 Weight (kg): 928.00 Weight (pounds): 2045.89 Effective Range (km): 9.3 Effective Range (miles): 5.78

The Bofors 75 mm Model 1934 was a versatile field gun developed by the Swedish company Bofors in the early 1930s. It was designed to serve as both a field artillery piece and an anti-tank gun, combining mobility with a relatively high muzzle velocity. The gun featured a split-trail carriage, rubber-tired wheels for motor towing, and a hydropneumatic recoil system. Its robust construction and adaptability made it a desirable artillery piece for mid-20th-century armies.

The Model 1934 was exported to several countries, including the Netherlands, Finland, and Poland. Production figures are not precisely documented, but it was manufactured in limited quantities compared to later Bofors designs. In Finnish service, the gun was designated as 75 K/34 and used during the Winter War and Continuation War, where it was appreciated for its accuracy and reliability. The Netherlands also deployed the gun during the German invasion in 1940.

Although it was eventually overshadowed by more powerful and specialized artillery systems, the Bofors 75 mm Model 1934 played a valuable role during its time. Its dual-purpose design reflected the evolving needs of interwar and early WWII-era forces, particularly for countries with limited budgets seeking multipurpose weapons. While it did not gain the notoriety of some of Bofors' later anti-aircraft guns, it remains a noteworthy example of 1930s artillery engineering.