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Canon de 75 modèle 1897

The French 75 mm field gun is a quick-firing field artillery piece adopted in March 1898. Its official French designation was: Matériel de 75 mm Mle 1897. It was commonly known as the French 75, simply the 75 and Soixante-Quinze. Wikipedia
Designed: 1891–1896
Shell: Fixed QF 75×350 mm R
Barrel length: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) L/36
Breech: Nordenfelt eccentric screw
Caliber: 75 mm (2.95 in)
Carriage: 6 horse team, Artillery tractor
Crew: 6