105mm C1 howitzer

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by rob love

but the breech ring and barrel, along with modifications to the upper sled, are European

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

Canada modified 96 of its 105mm C1 howitzers in 1995 to 1997 through RDM Industries of the Netherlands, primarily for equipping the Reserve Force units.

In return for the favour of all those CMP trucks you guys left behind in '45!?!

H.

[rob love]

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.

[rob love]

Happy days. A scrapyard find today netted me 5 of the remaining 9 pieces I need for the gun, as well as a couple pieces that will replace my home made copies.