12-pounder 6-cwt Breechloading Mk. I Gun - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

"12-pounder 6-cwt Breechloading Mk. I Gun, weight 6-0-16 (688 lbs), (12PR, 6Cwt, 123), on the left trunnion, (RGF, 1897, King's Arrow) on the right trunnion, Queen Victoria cypher on the barrel, mounted on a wheeled iron carriage, RCD 1900, Reg. No. C.4594, No. 27. This gun stands facing the Halifax Citadel. (Two of these guns are recorded in Halifax in 1933: Reg. No. 125, RGF unknown, and Reg. No. 176, RGF 97)."

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What type of artillery is this?: 12-pounder 6-cwt Breechloading Mk. I Gun Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: British - Canadian Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1894 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes, GC66QPG Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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