The M114A1 and M114A2 towed howitzer was designed to provide direct support for the Army's infantry. The M114 was produced in the 1940's and 1950's. Its minimum range is 2700 meters and the maximum range is 14,700 meters. The rate of fire is four rounds per minute for the first three minutes and one round per minute sustained firing. The M114A2, serial no. 5474, was manufactured in 1956 and was acquired by the Auglaize Township Historical Society in February, 1995.