GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY SOVIET PT-76 AMPHIBIOUS TANK.The PT-76 is a revolutionary Soviet light tank first fielded in the mid-1950's. It was exported to many countries and was one of the only armored vehicles the United States ground forces in Vietnam ever came in contact with. It was primarily used in the reconnaissance role due to its light armor and its ability to ford bodies of water. It was designed as a fully amphibious tank that was propelled in the water by its innovative water jets system. The water jets system gave the tank a speed in the water of 6 mph and increased maneuverability and control than conventional amphibious vehicles. The PT-76 is conventional in its layout with a driver in the front center of the hull and the commander and gunner in the turret with the engine in the rear. The driver's seat is centered in a very open compartment and has controls of both the land and water drive systems. He can start the engine with either an electric or air start from his position. He has control of bilge pumps, pre heater and a smoke screen from his main control panel. He can manually erect a trim vane at the front of the vehicle to help stop waves from going over the bow while in rough water. In the turret the commander and gunner have control of the D-56TM 76.2mm main gun and a 7.62mm coax SGMT machine gun. The radio is located in the turret as well along with everything needed to operate the gun system. The engine is a model V-6 straight 6 cylinder, water cooled diesel mated by a manual clutch to a 5 speed transmission. The engine was basically the T-34 motor cut in half and it produced 240 hp at 1800 rpm. It weighs 15 tons, is 23' long, 10' wide and 8' in height. [b]Note: This vehicle is displayed off site. Please contact our office for viewing information.[/b] SIZE: CONDITION: This is a very rare vehicle in this good a condition. It does show some weathering due to being stored outside. It has not been run for 8 years but would take very little to get it going again. The interior is very complete and includes, spare track links, periscopes, a demiled SGMT coax machine gun and radio. The engine and transmission are clean and turn over freely. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought after of the post war Soviet vehicles. 52675-1 MS (45,000-90,000)