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Ralph Lovett


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In the last week I have gotten a US M1918 Caisson box, pintle hitch, prop stand and Archibald Wheel set for the French 75mm mle/1897.� This caisson also matches up to my US M1918 Caisson Limber and of course the 75mm mle/97 gun itself. �I have also put together two of the six horse team's M1916 Harnessing and two M1904 McClellan saddles.

For the Caisson what is missing is the under-frame and axle.� I have made a pattern from an original under-frame so I will be able to manufacture a replacement.� However, if anyone has an original frame and axle for sale or trade for the M1918 Caisson I am very interested.

This is the link to the M1918 Caisson web page:

http://www.lovettartillery.com/US%20M%201918%20Caisson.html

There is a great deal of work yet to go on this one but I belive it is a good start.

Ralph Lovett



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I find it interesting that in adapting the 75mm M1897, the US Army opted to design, and build their own models of the limber and cassion; along traditional lines for those vehicles rather than the French models.�� After 1914 mode of employment had changed, and�cassions no longer acted as splinter protection placed beside the piece.
Good luck on the restorations efforts !

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I have completed the work on the US M1918 Caisson for the French 75mm mle/97.  It is now painted in the US two color camouflage.  This was the camouflage pattern applied in the factory.  I hope you enjoy the photos.  I will update the page with text soon:

http://www.lovettartillery.com/US%20M%201918%20Caisson_2_restoration.htm

 

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Ralph

 



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