The M1942, also referred to as ZIS 3 following the flowers in which it had been made, ended up being many produced weapon during World War II. A straightforward, simple to manage gun with a selection of over 13 Km, it was used as industry artillery but, especially, as an antitank gun. Minimal and compact, it could be easily camouflaged. The divaricable rear and perforated wheels and tires made its use effortless in hard conditions. The 76mm muzzle, slightly modified and ameliorated, ended up being used also as armament for T-34/76 and KV-1 tanks.