U.S. 6 Inch Field Howitzer M1908 - North St. Paul, MN. - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This is a United States Army 6 Inch Field Howitzer.

It is made of nickel steel.
Howitzer Weight: 1,925 pounds
Shell weight: 120 pounds
Maximum range: 6,704 yards
The shield for the protection of the cannoneers is a hardened steel plate 0.15 inch thick.

Reference:
Ordnance Department Document No. 1779
Handbook of the 6-Inch Howitzer Materiel
Model of 1908 and 1908M1
Revised [Version] August 1, 1917
Washington
Government Printing Office 1917

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It was never used during wartime but was secured in the early 1920's as a memorial to those who served in World War I. It was recently moved to this new location due to highway construction.

What type of artillery is this?: U.S. 6 Inch Field Howitzer M1908 [Model of 1908] Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: United States Army Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No but there is one a few blocks away. Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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