Canon Court de 105 M(montagne) modele 1909 Schneider explained

Canon Court de 105M(montagne) modèle 1909 Schneider
Origin:France
Type:Mountain gun
Is Ranged:yes
Is Explosive:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service: France
Greece
Manufacturer:Schneider et Cie
Production Date:1909
Weight:Combat: 730 kg (1,609 lbs)
Travel: 750 kg (1,653 lbs)
Part Length:1.1m (03.6feet) L/10.5[1]
Cartridge Weight:12 kg (26.4 lbs)
Caliber:105mm
Velocity:300 m/s (984 ft/s)
Range:6,000 m (6,561 yds)
Breech:horizontal Sliding-block
Carriage:Split trail
Elevation:0° to 60°
Traverse:

The Canon Court de 105 M(montagne) modèle 1909 Schneider (105 mm mle.1909) was a French mountain gun, manufactured by Schneider et Cie. According to Kennblätter fremden Geräts, Germany used the former French gun as the 10.5 cm GebH 343(f). The gun could be towed by a horse or mule.

According to Russian sources the 105 M Mle 1909 was evaluated and found suitable for Russian use, but needed to be rebuilt to accept 107mm Russian ammunition and was never used by Russian army. (Encyclopedia of the Soviet Artillery by Shirokorad A. B. and others).

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Chamberlain, Peter. Infantry, mountain, and airborne guns. 1975. 20. Arco. Gander, Terry. 0668038195. New York. 2067391.