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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

I knew there was a Dutch connection, so I searched for it and found here here http://www.artillery.net/beta/105how/

Only problem is that the extra weight and force on the 50 year old carriages is taking it's toll. There was an instance a few years ago in Gagetown where a cradle actually broke in half. Cracking has been found on a few of the cradles now that the techs are looking for it.

The 105s only have a few uses these days: training guns for the artillery school, primary gun for the reserve forces, avalanche control, and ceremonial. Many are now being given out as gate guardians. The shorter range of the 105 round has made it pretty much obsolete in the theater of war.