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Guns around the upper South Island of NZ

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Here is a selection of the artillery pieces that you can find in the community. It is not complete - if you know of others, please contact the Webmaster or drop a line to the Secretary.

Picton
A 105-mm L5 pack howitzer stands outside the Picton RSA.
(See image)

Blenheim
25-pounder stands outside the Blenheim RSA.
(See image)

A well preserved example of a Skoda 75-mm mountain gun can be found at the Wairau Cemetery, Tuamarina. Tuamarina is on SH1 slightly north of the city. (Details and images)

See also: Artillery in Canterbury and Nelson 1860-1937
The Story of the 25-Pounder
The L5 Pack Howitzer
The Skoda Mountain Gun