3 INCH CANNON

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3 INCH CANNON

Post by Mudhill » Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:43 pm

We need help, Crescent City, Ca. has a 3 INCH CANNON in front of the museum (sp) and needs restoring before it rusts away. we need Field Manual and TM. I have taken some pictures of parts we are not sure what they are or what they do. Also need empty 3 inch shells and some good advice. I can E-Mail pictures, If anyone is interested in helping.

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Post by Mudhill » Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:14 pm

Check out this site for more info---------

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Thanks to Jon. :D :D

All fixed up now....pic with this post :lol:
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"44" MB #374967
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37 MM Anti Tank Cannon ( almost )
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USS TAWASA ATF 92
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Post by Mudhill » Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:52 pm

THANKS TO JON :D :D You could post the picture and I couldn`t-----Jon I`m proud of you :) :) Now if someone will tell me all they know about a 3 inch Cannon that shoots shells 18 inch in DIAMETER :roll: :roll:
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"44" MB #374967
MBT
37 MM Anti Tank Cannon ( almost )
MVPA#25442
SOMVCC
MVCC
USS TAWASA ATF 92
SEA GOING TUG

winget

3" cannon

Post by winget » Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:51 am

Couple of notes of interest and concern.
Used primarily for training of troops prior to WWI, it was not deployed to Europe, as the French 75 was a better piece in both range and recoil design.
Would have had a shield fitted between the wheels with 4 shell containers underneath.
Would be towed by 6 horse team, using a "limber" which has the ammunition for firing the gun, a hitch to hook the gun to and most important, a limber pole to hitch the horses too.

Opening up a cannon made after 1898 that was considered a "DEWAT" by welding shut of such is unfortunately illegal under BATF rules for destructive devices. Hate to say it, but they can walk in and make you cut a nice BIG hole in the breech area ('3 wide) weld in a rod to block the barrel, and make you or your organization pay for the work at a shop THEY pick (maybe even out of state) to do the work....Oh, the fine is 10K and 10 years in jail too, so I would really make sure the local Museum has it on their books if you want to further pursue restoration.

Many books out there, but purchasing a photo copy of the manual from Military info (paladin press)

http://www.military-info.com/links.htm

Regards
W Winget

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Post by Mudhill » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:54 am

Thanks Winget, for the info, I`ll pass it on to the people in charge.-----Mac
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