Atwater Memorial Building Field Gun
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frivlas
N 37° 20.847 W 120° 36.647
10S E 711628 N 4136094
A static artillery display on a busy corner in Atwater, Ca.
Waymark Code: WMXKZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2006
Views: 46
This gun is located on the grass in front of the Atwater Memorial Building near a memorial to the Atwater area patriots. Badging on it seems to indicate it was manufactured at the RockIsland Aresenal in 1939. Engraving on the barrel identifies it as a 75MM Field Gun Model 1897 A4.
What type of artillery is this?: Model 1987 Field Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Atwater Patriots - GCNM53
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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