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SURVIVING GUN FILE (# 1036)
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USA
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Heavy artillery
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Contributor :
Bernard Plumier      http://www.passioncompassion1418.com
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Location :
USA Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen Proving Ground Ordnance Museum
Coordinates :
Lat : 39.49200 / Long : -76.14120
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General comments on this surviving gun :
The extraordinary tanks and artillery collections of the Aberdeen Proving Groun unhopefully has been scattered amongst several othe US sites. The new location of this particular gun is not known to me.
Identical items in the same location :
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Items covered by this file : 1 |
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A long 50 calibres tube typical of the naval productions |
The rear trailer is designed for mechanical traction. |
Breech markings : '6 in. Nr12 Mod. of 1905 - Ord.Dept.USA - Watervliet Arsenal 1908' |
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Historic and technical information
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Denomination :     6-in M 1905 | Origin :       ( US Ordn. Dpt)           | ||||
Historic context :
The 6 inches tube M1905 has been initially developped for coastal defence fortifications. However, the General Preshing knew that the US Expeditionary Forces in Europe would need a long range heavy gun, and sollicited the quick creation of such a gun. |
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