German 77 millimetre Model 1896 N/A. Rifled, Breech-Loading Field Gun - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

From the Canadian War Museum Website:

German 77 millimetre Model 1896 N/A. Rifled, Breech-Loading Field Gun

Canadian infantry captured this German 77 millimetre gun during the attack on Vimy Ridge. It is unclear how its muzzle was destroyed. One source claims that the German gunners attempted to destroy their own gun before it fell into Canadian hands, exploding a shell in the muzzle, but were killed before they could escape.

Artillery Piece
Canadian soldiers captured this 77mm German field gun during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. The German gunners rendered it inoperable by destroying the muzzle.

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Museum Hours and Fees:

April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Parking on the street in proximity to the museum as well as on the grounds of the museum is available for a fee. A parking garage is also available on site.

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What type of artillery is this?: German 77 mm Field Gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: German Date artillery was in use: 07/28/1914 Date artillery was placed on display: 05/08/2005 Cost?: 18.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No. Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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