There are two barrels provided on the sprue one as shown here, and the other with what I assume is a muzzle cover in place, for use if the gun is to be depicted towed. The gun can be assembled either in its action configuration, or towed, but not both - or at least, not without using two separate models. It could be used as the early model 6 pounder, sort of, by cutting off the muzzle brake and ignoring the stepping of the barrel. The 6 pounder represented is the later version, with the stepped barrel and muzzle brake. I've seen one photograph of one in Italy in 1944, but apart from that I don't think they saw active service until after D-Day, in the ETO. I have had some difficulty tracking down where and when the Loyd was first used in action. They're quite nicely modelled, but if you want to use the Loyd as a troop carrier, you'll want to leave them out and fill up those benches with squaddies from some other source. The exposed engine housing is nicely represented, and in this picture you can also see the ammo cases and what-not that fill up the side bench-seats.
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