This is an example of a World War II era 47mm 47/32 anti-tank gun mounted on a wheeled split trail carriage with metal wheels and rubber tires. These were originally designed by the Austrian firm Bohler and manufactured under license and used in the Italian, Austrian, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, Romanian, Estonian, Latvian, Soviet (Captured guns) and Swiss armies. The 47/32 was used both as an infantry close support weapon and effectively as an anti-tank gun with capability of knocking out light to medium armored tanks. Many of these saw use on the Eastern Front as well as in the deserts of North Africa, with some even mounted on light armored vehicles. Due to its shape, the 47/32 was nicknamed "elefantino" (little elephant) by the Italian troops, who were considered the most notable user of these. Serial number "969" is marked on various components. The wheeled mount is wearing a small plaque marked "KORJATTU/tampella 27.3.42" in Finnish.

Very good, exhibiting a mix of period green, black, and tan painted finishes with scattered flaking and wear overall. Traverse and elevation wheels are stiff. The gun tube and breech are all complete and fully functional. This is an attractive example of a World War II Bohler Model 47/32 "Little Elephant" anti-tank gun. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.