5-inch Breech-loading Mk. I Howitzer - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

5-inch Breech-loading Mk. I Howitzer, weight 8-3-8 (988 lbs) on the barrel. The breech is stamped (BL 5" How, No. 65, RGF 1899). The right trunnion appears to be a separate part of the gun carriage assembly, not the gun, and is stamped (RCD 1800, Reg. No. C.4597). This was the first British gun to use Recoil Absorbers. The gun is mounted on an iron Mk. I carriage with wooden wheels. The iron trail is stamped with a different part number, (I, RCD 1900, Reg. No. C.4594, No. 27). This gun stands facing the Halifax Citadel."

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What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: British - Canadian Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1895 Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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