42-line fortress and siege gun Pattern of 1877

The 42-line siege gun M1877 could fire high explosive (HE) or shrapnel shells of 15.6 kg (34.3 lbs) weight at a distance of 9.6 km (6 miles).

[3][4] Notice in the image on right top of page the equipment around wheels used to reduce recoil.

The Japanese Army successfully attacked the hill and captured several 42-line siege guns.

Due to the lack of heavy artillery the Japanese took the guns in service during the rest of the conflict.

Many of the 42-line siege guns were captured by the Imperial German Army and reissued to nine Landwehr Foot Artillery Battalions, equipping 22 Batteries.

Captured 42-line siege guns, captured by the Japanese at the battle of Nanshan , in action against the Russians at the battle of Liaoyang , 1904.