M2A1 105MM Howitzer
M2A1 105MM Howitzer
This M2A1 Howitzer, originally built in 1944, was reconstructed from numerous separate components and painstakingly restored to full historical authenticity. The piece will soon take its place of honor at the Veterans Monument Park in the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.
Wartime Use / Deployment
Used extensively by U.S. and Allied forces for indirect fire support in WWII and the Korean War.
Condition upon assembly of all sourced parts
Found dismantled into separate components, incomplete, and in severely deteriorated condition mid 2023
Start of the Restoration
Comprehensive reconstruction and historically accurate restoration initiated after component assessment started in January 2024
Condition After Restoration
Fully reconstructed and Class A restored to authentic 1944 configuration ready for delivery in July 2024.
Highlights
This restoration is exceptional due to the extensive reconstruction required, the authenticity maintained throughout the rebuild, and the historical significance of returning a true WWII and Korea veteran artillery piece to a prominent commemorative setting in the United States.
Highlight 1
Rebuilt from multiple loose parts into a complete, Class-A restored 105mm field howitzer.
Highlight 2
Historically accurate detailing based on original 1944 specifications and surviving U.S. Army documentation.
Highlight 3
In 2026 this M2A1 Howitzer will be placed at Veterans Monument Park as a restored tribute to American service members.
