60 pieces were delivered by Krupp during World War 1, some of them being captured by Bulgarians. Those still in service at the beginning of World War 2 were used on the Eastern Front.
Specifications
Calibre
105mm
Barrel length
1470mm
Barrel weight
388kg
Weight in action
1155kg
Elevation
-5° to +43°
Traverse
6°
Shell weight
14kg
Muzzle velocity
300m/s
Max range
6500m
Sources: Light and Medium Field Artillery, Peter Chamberlain and Terry Gander
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