Guest maraplan Posted 21 September , 2008 Share Posted 21 September , 2008 I have been asked by the local historical society to identify details of a trophy cannon they are intending to restore. I believe it is a 77mm FK16, though I have only seen pictures and not measured the bore. I was asked about markings on the piece, concerning which I have attached 2 images. One marking consists of the initial L.A.R. and the date 1918. This appears to be on the breech. The second marking is OWA but I am not certain of its location. Can anyone tell me what these marks mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lembke Posted 22 September , 2008 Share Posted 22 September , 2008 "Books"; There are (from memory) a couple of American brothers who collect artillery, must have about 20 pieces, including, I believe, a 77 mm field gun. Recently a pal posted a link to their web-site. I am sure they would be a good contact. I once tried to contact them and got a response. Bob Lembke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Hope. Posted 22 September , 2008 Share Posted 22 September , 2008 Hello, I beleive the markings are 'Manufacturers' marks, i have a picture of a 77mm FK16 from Quebec. It has the date 1916 in the same position below the Breech. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bierast Posted 23 September , 2008 Share Posted 23 September , 2008 There are (from memory) a couple of American brothers who collect artillery, must have about 20 pieces, including, I believe, a 77 mm field gun. Recently a pal posted a link to their web-site. I am sure they would be a good contact. I once tried to contact them and got a response. Lovett Artillery Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsaspdin Posted 10 November , 2008 Share Posted 10 November , 2008 Would any reader on this topic please pass on, to an approriate person, the following I posted mon GWF yesterday please: Quote: This item came to me from my deceased first cousin once removed, whose father (that he never knew) Major Charles Sydney Smith MC was a Machine Gun Corps officer. However I do not know for certain that it came from his father's belongings. When I first saw it I felt that it had to be a firing pin protector, as the top is spring loaded. But how did it fit a breech, if that is what it is, and for what gun? The cone is hollow, and exactly 1.5 inches diamenter at the base. The cone is stamped with a large "1" partially overlaid on a small "2". Your help would be greatly appreciated. and further quote: No reply to this topic so far...pehaps not surprising. I may have found out the answer myself from a P.S. in correspondence of June 7 1916..................see below...........".........a paper weight..........made from the safety catch of a Hun Field Gun................" I dont know for certain that this item is the same, but it seems like a good answer to me.............does anyone have any ideas or explanations? Thanks Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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