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Old May 2nd, 2008, 12:19 PM
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

That's a 57 pound model at a hefty price tag.
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

Another pic to add,
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

Great photo Hagen. That's evidently at a museum. Do you know where?
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

I'm pretty sure that's Aberdeen.
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

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I'm pretty sure that's Aberdeen.
Yes indeed!

Here's my personal pic of said gun at Aberdeen Proving Grounds! Sorry the picture quality is not perfect...bad lighting angle that moment of the day.

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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

That does it! We all have to go. Where's the sign up sheet?
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

It's a reasonable drive for me...
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Same here, but we have to wait for OT to be able to make it.
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Re: Railway gun - Gustav or K5?

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I'm pretty sure that's Aberdeen.
Yup, as noted by several others here, Aberdeen it is!


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