Watervliet Arsenal Museum - Early Breechloading Cannon / 07 5 Inch Siege Howitzer M1900
Bill Maloney
1/8/2014

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07 5 Inch Siege Howitzer M1900

07 5 Inch Siege Howitzer M1900

5 inch Siege Howitzer M1900

Caliber - 5 inches Rifled Barrel
Action - Breech Loading, Recoil
Muzzle Velocity - 3,450fps
Range - 3,500 yds
Weight of Round - 45 lbs
Weight of Charge - 13lbs brown powder
Barrel Length - 119 inches
Weight Towed - 3,660lbs
Produced By - Watervliet Arsenal, Serial Number 1
Entered Service - 1900