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Figure 1: Remains of a 7.7-cm FK (Feld Kannone) 1916 Model, at Te Kopuru, Northland, NZ. (Click on image to enlarge it.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The FK 16 replaced the C96 introduced in 1896. It featured the same breech block as the earlier model but had a barrel about two feet longer, fired a heavier charge, and ranged about 2000 yards further. The gun was mounted upon the 10.5-cm howitzer carriage shown in Figure 2. |
Figure 2: German 10.5-cm Leichte Feldt Haubitze 98/09 Equipment. (Click on image to enlarge it.) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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When rescued from the scrap heap the wheels were missing. Those fitted are from an old agricultural implement. At one time old cart wheels - and old gun wheels - were keenly sought as decorations for gateways. Provision was made for the fitting of a platform similar to those fitted to the 25-pr to provide easy traverse for 360°. The 1916 model of the 7.7-cm field gun was mounted upon the same carriage as the 10.5-cm howitzer and would have appeared very similar. The 7.7-cm equipment described above is situated on the property of Mr James H. Te Tuhi, 27 Clean St, Te Kopuru, Northland. Details and photographs were kindly supplied by Major J. McL. Ross, NZPFOCA. |
Figure 3: Rear view of 7.7-cm field gun. (Click on image to enlarge it.) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Figure 4: A battery of FK 16s in action during World War 1. The detachments appear to be carrying out maintenace. (Click on image to enlarge it.) |
Figure 5: The 7.7-cm FK 16. (Click on image to enlarge it.) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Figure 6: A rear-shield view of the 10.5-cm howitzer. (Click on image to enlarge it.) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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WL Ruffell
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