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Sniper Snoop


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hi

 

i have a new postcard and i want to know wich gun this is???

 



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Possibly a 274 mm Mle 1893-96?
<a rel=albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/Photos2/210_052_Francois.jpg">

albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/escadrille210-3.htm

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CharlieC


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It could be the similar 285mm L/38 barrel. In May 1918 3 of these railguns were captured by the Germans, one was a 274mm the others 285mm.

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Charlie



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I can't find any information about that 285 L/38 barrel. Do you?

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285mm are re-bored 285mm Regards

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Sorry, 285mm are re-bored 274mm

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