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ARTILLERY REGISTER |
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| Type of Gun: |
77 mm Field Gun FK 16 |
| Location: |
Cook Park,
Summer Street, Orange, NSW |
| Serial Number: |
12713 |
| Date of Manufacture: |
1917 |
| Manufacturer: |
Krupp |
| Calibre: |
77 mm |
| Weight of Projectile: |
7.2 kg |
| Range: |
9,100 metres |
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| Historical Specifics: |
Captured by 3rd Battalion, 9 Brigade, 3 Australian Division, 1st AIF on 18 September 1918. Allotted to Orange as a War Trophy and was originally located at the South Western Corner of Robertson Park in the CBD until relocated to Cook Park in the 1940’s. The gun was restored in 2007, including the construction of new wheels.
Thank you to the Orange City Council for permission to use their photograph and for provision of information. |
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| General Information on Gun Type: |
View general information on the 77mm Field Gun FK 16. |
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