Three New Additions to the Collection

[MikeS0000]

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 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.

 

[SpudGun]

I don't collect the big stuff, but if I did I'd want one like that presentation piece. Great find.

 

[mdot633]

Very nice! I have a French 105 just like that, only not as clean...also have an 8cm berndorf, but yours has more interesting markings.

Do you have pictures of your entire collection?

Mike

 

[Falcon]

The 8cm Case was made by Manfred Weiss of Budapest in 1917. It was loaded at Csepel in Hungary in 1917 as well. I have one that is very similar.