The 25 Pounder became the standard field gun for the British and Commonwealth countries during the Second World War. It remained in service with British forces until 1967. This particular gun was built in 1942 in Sorel, Quebec. It is a 25 pounder Mark 2 gun on a Mark 1 carriage. It is not known if the gun saw action in Europe.
The 25 Pounder
Toledo, Ontario
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The 25 Pounder
This became the standard field gun for the British
and Commonwealth countries during WWII.
It remained in service with British forces until 1967.
This particular gun was built in 1942 in Sorel, Quebec.
It is a 25 pounder Mark 2 gun on a Mark 1 carriage.
(It is not known if the gun saw action in Europe.)
Wt. 1.98 tons or 3968 lbs
Calibre 87.6mm or 3.45 ins
Elevation -5 degrees to 40 degrees
Traverse (on carriage) %4 right or left
Muzzle velocity 1700 ft/sec
Range 13,400 yds (7.61 miles)
Shell wt. 25 lbs
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Location
The 25 Pounder
County Road 1 and County Road 8
Toledo
Ontario
The 25 Pounder
County Road 1 and County Road 8
Toledo
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.7403172
Long. -75.9949688
Lat. 44.7403172
Long. -75.9949688