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kjm · March 13, 2001, 01:14 AM

When I was in the Army we had an 1841 Light Mountain Howitzer. Of course I didn't know that it was valuable, but I learned that it was an original and we were given it by an Army Museum. We used it in our demonstrations and ceremonies. I was in the 1st Cav divisions Horse Cavalry Detatchment, and if you're ever on Ft. Hood, you can stop by and see the thing. I think it is the only original left in existence, and it certainly is the only one left that is in military use. Gawd it was fun to shoot! It was a bitch to polish though, and the polishing took place every single time we used the thing. It's awful shiny though.

March 13, 2001, 01:14 AM	#18
kjm Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,871	When I was in the Army we had an 1841 Light Mountain Howitzer. Of course I didn't know that it was valuable, but I learned that it was an original and we were given it by an Army Museum. We used it in our demonstrations and ceremonies. I was in the 1st Cav divisions Horse Cavalry Detatchment, and if you're ever on Ft. Hood, you can stop by and see the thing. I think it is the only original left in existence, and it certainly is the only one left that is in military use. Gawd it was fun to shoot! It was a bitch to polish though, and the polishing took place every single time we used the thing. It's awful shiny though.