History Museum 6" cannon, Moscow
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haggaeus
N 55° 45.966 E 037° 36.127
37U E 412294 N 6180932
1877 gun in front of Russian Modern History museum on Tverskaya Street.
Waymark Code: WM6FZ3
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Views: 10
The sign gives the following information in Russian:
It is a 6 inch gun from 1877, made in France by Schneider-Creusot factory.
Weight: 5.7 tons
types of ammo listed
Ammo weight: 43kg
Maximum range: 10km
Rate of fire: 1 shot / 2min
The gun has been used by Lefortov unit of Krasnaya Gvardia (Bolshevik troops in 1917 revolution) during siege of Kremlin in October 1917.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Russian Army, Bolshevik rebels
Date artillery was in use: 11/07/1917
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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