General
General
Object Auto ID
32613
Alternate Codes
objectautoid_sahrisv1_41118
Common Name
Field Gun
Classified Name
Gun
GUN, FIELD
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

a Victorian English15 pounder field gun which was used by the British in the Boer war of 1899 to 1902, the Field gun was manufactured in 1898 in England.DESCRIPTION of  GUN15 pounder Breech loading,Mark IIIROD 1898REG No C4234Number 20

Description
Material Types
Metal (other)
Distinguishing Features

the recoil mechanism is missing as is the elevating gear and screws, the breech has been replaced with a steel plate and the side of the carriage has started to rusted away

Measurement Type Unit Value
Width
in
62.00
Weight
lb
20.00
Length
in
144.00
Dimension Comments
Length, total: 144 inches
Wheel diameter: 60 inches
Width: 62 inches
Total weight: 20 cwt
Weight of barrel: 7 cwt
Bore diameter: 3 inches
Barrel length: 92 inches
History
Object Age
1898
Production Place
England
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