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.
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 !
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: