MikeS0000
Well-Known Member
All arrived in the last two days..., won't post the wife's commentary. :wink:
However, I'm thrilled. L to R is the 75mm. American Can Company 75mm. Presentation piece. Posted elsewhere, but I was the last of four generations to work at the plant before it was bought out and closed down in the 70's. Even have some photos of my Grandfather sitting out front of the factory during this timeframe.
Next is a French, 1918 dated 105L Mle1913 Schneider. What a Beast!
Finally an Austrian 8cm. Casing for the 8 cm Feldkanone M 05, possibly others? It may be considered Trench Art, as it has a very neatly engraved "MT - GRAPPA / JUNE 26, 1918" on the side. A neat site that goes along with this one... http://www.worldwar1.com/itafront/ortnew.htm
Not a dent or a ding in the lot, but may need some light cleaning.
Thanks for looking!
- Mike
PS - It's my cheap^%@ camera that makes them look crooked.
However, I'm thrilled. L to R is the 75mm. American Can Company 75mm. Presentation piece. Posted elsewhere, but I was the last of four generations to work at the plant before it was bought out and closed down in the 70's. Even have some photos of my Grandfather sitting out front of the factory during this timeframe.
Next is a French, 1918 dated 105L Mle1913 Schneider. What a Beast!
Finally an Austrian 8cm. Casing for the 8 cm Feldkanone M 05, possibly others? It may be considered Trench Art, as it has a very neatly engraved "MT - GRAPPA / JUNE 26, 1918" on the side. A neat site that goes along with this one... http://www.worldwar1.com/itafront/ortnew.htm
Not a dent or a ding in the lot, but may need some light cleaning.
Thanks for looking!
- Mike
PS - It's my cheap^%@ camera that makes them look crooked.