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This very unusual piece of artillery is displayed in front of the Pierce County courthouse along W. Main St. (Hwys 12 & 63).
Left front view (photo by John Anderson)
Left rear view (photo by John Anderson)
Left rear close-up view (photo by John Anderson)
Rear view (photo by John Anderson)
Rear close-up view (photo by John Anderson)
Close up of breech markings - No. 1743 is barrel serial number and 1875 is year of manufacture.
(photo by John Anderson)
Right rear view (photo by John Anderson)
Right rear close-up view (photo by John Anderson)
Right front view (photo by John Anderson)
Top view of trunnion area - note 1874 date stamped into the carriage at the right trunnion.
(photo by John Anderson)
Close-up view of right trunnion - 442 is believed to be barrel weight in kilograms. (photo by John Anderson)
Close-up view of left trunnion area - nothing is stamped on end of left trunnion. Note Krupp name and reoccurring "23" believed
to the the carriage serial number. (photo by John Anderson)
Close-up of gun elevating mechanism. Note reoccurring "23" believed to be the carriage serial number. (photo by John Anderson)
Close-up of engraving on top of the barrel ahead of the trunnion area. (photo by John Anderson)
Close-up of engraving on top of the barrel between the breech and trunnion area. (photo by John Anderson)
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