May 12-14, 2026 Firearms & Militaria

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/12/2026

Mexican small arms and artillery engineer Manuel Mondragon (the same man who designed the Mondragon self-loading rifles) developed this artillery piece in collaboration with the engineering team at St Chamond in France. As Mexico did not possess artillery production facilities at the time, the Mexican government sourced its artillery from abroad, purchasing 100 of these guns by 1910. They formed the basis for the Mexican Army’s artillery branch. When World War One broke out, the French government purchased 200 of these guns to supplement supplies of the Model 1897 “French 75”. When the recoil mechanism proved insufficiently durable for the extreme firing rates of World War One field use, the guns were pulled from service and used to equip the first 210 St Chamond heavy tanks built by the French. Its final field use came in 1948, when Mexico sold 32 of their surviving examples to Israel, where they were used in the 1948 independence war. This French manufactured 75 mm field gun (Serial #3) is in such high condition, including the breech and bore and especially the original leather parts satchel attached to the armored shield, that it is logical to theorize that it was held back from delivery to Mexico of the first 100 guns of this model. According to the consignor, this gun can be fired using repurposed U.S. 75 mm PAC howitzer brass cases modified to fit. This gun is currently registered under the weight designation on the top of the breech (1810k), but the actual serial number, “No 3” is clearly visible on the rear of the breech, on the matching breechblock, and on the back of the pneumatic recuperator. This can be requested correction through the BATF if desired. Dimensions are: 169 inches overall length muzzle to end of trail. 76 inches wide outer hub to outer hub. 54 inches high at highest point. The wheels are 51 inches high and the tube is 92 inches long muzzle to back of the breechblock, exclusive of the breechblock handle, which adds just under 2.5 inches. An original prismatic sight (apparently un-numbered) is present and mounted to the left of the tube. The traverse and elevation mechanisms are intact and functional. The breechblock opens and closes with ease. There are two original matching numbered gunners kit boxes. One box contains the original prismatic sight for this gun. Refer to photographs to see other parts present. There is a very attractive and matching numbered brass and steel fuse-setter for this gun included as well as one brass case with some rolled-up paper photographs of other specimens in other locations, such as at the “Israeli museum”. Electronic NFA Registry indicates “FRANCE” in the manufacturer’s block. CONDITION: Very attractive gray painted finish on metal parts except for the gun tube itself, breech ring, crank handles and steel tires which are black. The wood spoke wheels are very strong and serviceable and have a thick coating of some sort of shellac. The breechblock is unpainted with a pleasing uniform brown patina. The extractor and general mechanics of gun are in fine condition. Bore is extremely fine with strong, shiny rifling, starting to get a little dark. Breechblock is very clean with extremely fine condition interrupting threads. Metal tires are in good serviceable condition. Original leather parts satchel attached to shield to the right side of breech has turned hard with age but otherwise is remarkably intact considering the passage of years. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. JWK 2026-05-049.



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Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $7,000.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $17,220.00 Estimate: $14,000 - $24,000 Number Bids: 7	Auction closed on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

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