The Dodge ½ Ton Weapons Carrier 4x4 was the first Dodge design exclusively for military use and developed in the build-up to full mobilization for World War II.

Built only during 1941 and 1942, the ½ Ton Weapons Carrier was available in 38 individual models, including closed-cab and chassis, closed-cab pickup, command car, radio command car, carryall, ambulance, panel truck, telephone maintenance, open-cab pickup, winch models, and other specialized and seldom produced configurations.

Replaced by the ¾ Ton variant in 1943, the ½ Ton examples are quite collectible and popular with enthusiasts due to their ease of use and manageable size.

Riding on either a 116-inch or 123-inch wheelbase, the ½ Ton Weapons Carrier was equipped with a 230-cubic-inch six-cylinder engine, single-speed transfer case and a 4.89:1 axle gear ratio.

The body was identifiable by its rounded front, military-style, vertical-bar grill, forward sloping hood with vertical hood side louvers, and rectangular stamped...