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This nicely maintained M1861 8 inch siege howitzer is located beside the Memorial Center building at
the intersection of Main Street and Highway 78; one block South of Highway 11. The carriage appears
to have been fabricated using the front axle from early 1900's truck.
Right side view (photo by John Anderson)
Right front view (photo by John Anderson)
Front view (photo by John Anderson)
Muzzle face - stamped "No. 20" (Registry number), "2495" (weight in lbs.), the initial "J", "1862" (date), and FORT PITT, PA (manufacturing foundry) - (photo by John Anderson)
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