Russia

122mm Howitzer M/10

During the years following the defeat in the Russo-Japanese War, and in face of impending conflict in Europe, the Russian Army underwent big modernizations. Among other things, the artillery was upgraded. The Russians designed 122mm Howitzer m/04 was known to be deficient, and the government went abroad, and bought artillery from both France and - ironically enough - Germany. The French gun was manufactured by the famous firm of Schneider. It was originally of 120mm calibre, but it was bored up to take the special Russian calibre of 122mm, and renamed the m/10. (The German 122mm Howitzer, manufactured by Krupp, went under the designation of m/09) The m/10 had almost exactly the same weight and performance as the German howitzer. (Externally they also resembled each other: the m/09 had a somewhat longer barrel and a smaller shield, however.) The 122mm Howitzer was mainly used as a Corps asset, with every Corps - at least in theory - having 2 batteries with 6 guns each. Click on the thumbnails below to see more pictures of this model:

The Model

comes from a kit made by Bandera Minatures, and as mentioned in the Review section, it is made in White Metal, and rather crude and obviuosly aimed at the Wargaming market. However, what you get is pretty accurate in shape - although I think a wee bit oversize - calling out for further work. A lot of deatiling has been done, among other things adding Hubs to the Wheels, Trailing spike and Lifting handles to the trail, Seats for the Aimer and Gunner, a whole New Breech block, this time with the opening to the right, a Dial sight added plus an elevation drum - all to the left of the Breech, of course - and New Elevation & Side adjustment Wheels etc etc.

Technical Data

Weight of Gun	1.6 tons
Calibre	122mm
Maximum Range	8.7 kilometers
Weight of Shell	21.8 kilos

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