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Caption: Japanese Type 38 75mm Field Gun
Additional Description: The Japanese Type 38 artillery gun was used beginning in 1905, and although obsolete was active through the end of WW2.  The Type 38 designation was given to this gun as it was accepted in the 38th year of Emperor Meiji's reign.  Initially imported from Krupp in Germany, over 2000 were made in Japan.  The Improved model displayed here was built after World War I.  The Improved gun was trunnioned forward and equilibrators were added to compensate for muzzle heaviness. It was given a hollow box trail that allowed elevation to 43°.  Over 400 Improved models were built.  It is unknown how many prior models were upgraded.
Submitted: April 7, 2019.
Database Locator Identification Number: p469158
File Size: 0.053 Megabytes

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