M1897 75mm Gun “French 75” (multiple)

I photographed these M1897 75mm Gun “French 75” examples at Newport News, Quantico and the Ordnance Facility; Fort Lee


M1897 75mm Gun

This has the WWI-era muzzle rollers at the front of the barrel, but looks to be installed on a WWII-era M2A3 mount with spoked crescent-shaped jacks near the wheels.

Ordnance Facility; Fort Lee 2026


M1897 75mm Gun (#1)

Virginia War Museum; Newport News VA 2026


M1897 75mm Gun (#2)

Virginia War Museum; Newport News VA 2026


M1897 75mm Gun

Marine Corps Museum; Quantico VA 2026