105 MM Howitzer

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105 MM Howitzer

Post by Mark Jennings » Thu May 19, 2022 3:35 pm

Okay I know this is a long shot but I am looking for a 105 MM Howitzer to restore and display at our Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Rome, New York.
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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by leadfarmer » Tue May 24, 2022 11:17 am

You should PM this user and pick his brain: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=327453

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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by doctordirt » Tue May 24, 2022 4:31 pm

Normally to get historic military equipment for memorials for organized Veterans Organizations you would contact the Center for Military History. If your organization meets the criteria for receipt of a piece, CMH will direct Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) to release the item on loan to the organization.

Normally you must have a concrete pad to display the item, guarantee to maintain the item in perpetuity, pay for shipping from depot, and have the means to secure the piece from theft. Artillery pieces are normally demilitarized on site - breech welded, traverse and elevation mechanisms disabled, and sometimes the trails are permanently welded open.

Hope this helps. Long time since I had to do this for tanks and cannons.

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I can check on my contact in Europe? PDQF 515 442 3126

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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by Mark Jennings » Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:11 am

Thank you.
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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by Mark Jennings » Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:08 am

Still looking, found a restored one but it was out of our price range. Thank you.
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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by ragnar » Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:20 am

What was the asking price of the restored 105. I am just curious of the current price. Thanks in advance.

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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by Mark Jennings » Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:46 pm

The seller was asking $35,000.
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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by ph@5200 » Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:36 am

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Re: 105 MM Howitzer

Post by Austringer » Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:24 am

That seems pretty well priced.
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