The M1942, also referred to as ZIS 3 following the flowers in which it turned out made, ended up being many released gun during World War II. An easy, simple to manage gun with a selection of over 13 Km, it was utilized as industry artillery but, specially, as an antitank weapon. Minimal and compact, maybe it's easily camouflaged. The divaricable backside and perforated tires and tires made its usage effortless in difficult conditions. The 76mm muzzle, slightly modified and ameliorated, ended up being used also as armament for T-34/76 and KV-1 tanks.