Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Austro-Hungarian 76.5mm Field Gun, M1917
8cm Feld Kanone 17
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
1. Austro-Hungarian 76.5mm Field Gun, M1917 Marker
This excellent Austro-Hungarian howitzer entered service in 1917 and remained in service during World War II with the German Army. Prior to the First World War, the 7.65cm and the 8.35cm Field Guns were designed at the famous Skoda Works at Pilsen. The design, for some reason called the 8cm rather than the 7.65cm, was so successful that the gun stayed in production until 1938. The 7.65cm Feld Kanone was a conventional design, albeit with some unique characteristics. The carriage was mounted on a double-crank, curved axle that made it lower to the ground reducing its visibility and improving stability. The curved axle allowed the weapon to traverse without movement of the wheels. In addition, the spade was pivot-mounted allowing the weapon to traverse without disturbing the spade. This movement of the carriage without moving the wheels or spade produced a very accurate weapon. The cannoneers rode standing on steps in front of the shield rather than sitting in seats attached to the shield, which was normal for the period. The carriage could also be broken down into three loads (tandem hitch) allowing transport of the piece in the mountains. Caliber
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Weight - 2,908 lbs. - 1,319 kg
Range - 12,350 yds. - 11,400 m
Shell Weight - 17.6 lbs. - 8 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 1,817 ft/sec. - 554 m/sec.
Elevation - (-10 to +45 degrees) - (-178 to +800 mils)
Traverse - 8 degrees - 142 mils
Rate of Fire - 10-12 rpm
CCN# 122085
Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 110.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 34° 39.996′ N, 98° 23.047′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the eastern section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Austro-Hungarian 100mm Light Field Howitzer M1914/17 (here, next to this marker); German M1916 77mm Light Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); Austro-Hungarian 100mm Field Howitzer, M1914 (a few steps from this marker); German 100mm Gun, M1917 (a few steps from this marker); German 170mm Medium Mine Projector, M1916 (Old Pattern)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
2. The reverse view of the Austro-Hungarian 76.5mm Field Gun, M1917 and Marker
More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.
Also see . . . U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Submitted on March 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
3. The side view of the Austro-Hungarian 76.5mm Field Gun, M1917
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
