Artillery of France: the Canon de 120 mm L modèle 1878 – was a French piece of siege and field artillery which was widely used during the First World War and despite its obsolescence, it was still in use by some nations during the Second World War. The Canon de 120 mm L modèle 1878 was one of a series of heavy artillery pieces designed by Colonel Charles Ragon de Bang.
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Russia
Years of production: 1878-1894
Country of origin: France
Issued: 2296 items
Weight: 2.7 t
Range of fire: 8.9 km
Crew: 5 persons
