Unknown anti-aircraft gun

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Found this photo in 2 diferent sites with the only mention that it's an Italian anti-aircraft gun captured by the Allies on the Western desert.

Does anyone have an idea of what gun it is or if it's really Italian?

Cheers

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I'm a bit dubious if that's really an anti-aircraft gun - no sign of a traverse mechanism or the ability to fire at very high angles. This is a contemporary Italian anti-aircraft gun (cannone da 90/53) of about the same calibre - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._Alamein10.jpg . Note the very different carriage.

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I'm a bit dubious if that's really an anti-aircraft gun - no sign of a traverse mechanism or the ability to fire at very high angles. This is a contemporary Italian anti-aircraft gun (cannone da 90/53) of about the same calibre - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._Alamein10.jpg . Note the very different carriage.

I don't think that this is an anti-aircraft gun either, but I thought it was important, as a starting point, to mention any information found alonside the photo, even if incorrect one.

I just noticed that there is an Italian Carcano carbine on the right, leaning against the gun, so the gun must have been in Italian service, at least.

Cheers

[downwithpeace]

Looks like this but stowed in position for movement.

Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34

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Looks like this but stowed in position for movement.

Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34

I believe you're right, downwithpeace. It never occurred to me that the gun could be in a transport position instead of deployed and ready for combat. Tks for your help.

Cheers

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