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  75mm Field Gun Type 38 (1905) Tayug No. 1
IJA

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Justin Taylan
2003

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Justin Taylan
2009
Gun History
Built at the Osaka Arsenal in Osaka. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as 75mm Field Gun Type 38 (1905) Field Gun serial number unknown.

Wartime History
This gun was captured at Tayug. The barrel of this gun has a large hole and crack on the side, possibly indicating it was spiked.

Display
One of two guns displayed at Luna College flanking the school's flag pole. Over the years, they have been repainted in various color schemes. The gun's serial numbers are not readable. Possibly, these guns were displayed at the center of town previously.

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Last Updated
March 9, 2025

 

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