The German nomenclature for the piece was: 7,7cm lFK L/35(Franz.)
This was one of 2 mobile mounts utilized for the captured M1897 piece.
To gain maximum elevation for anti-aircraft work,� the original carriage trail was torched off 4 feet behind the trunnions.� This shortened trail was then secured to a bulk-head in a purpose built carriage.� A curved guide/support was then secured forward to a bearing where the original axle had been.�� The whole gun was then balance on the new axle below for firing.� This curved support was folded back from the axle when in travel mode.� The orignal wheels were fitted,� and the splinter shield retained, though modified.
Though the new carriage appears to be borrowed from a light artillery piece,� it was�purpose designed and built.��
Guns were bored out to take the 7,7cm projectile,� and this weapon system became the second most numerous in the German army Flak arsenal. ( More than 400 so converted. )
Only the Ruski� 7,62cm 02 served in greater numbers for AA work.
