| 42-line field gun M1877 | |
|---|---|
 42-line field gun M1877 in Hämeenlinna Artillery Museum. | |
| Type | field gun |
| Place of origin | German Empire Russian Empire |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Krupp |
| Designed | 1877 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1213 kg (2675 lbs) |
| Barrel length | L/19 : 19 calibres 6.63 ft (2.02 m) |
| Caliber | 4.2 inch (106.7 mm) |
| Breech | Horizontal sliding-block |
| Carriage | wheeled carriage |
| Muzzle velocity | 411 m/s (1,348 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 5,300 m (5,800 yds) |
42-line battery field gun M1877 (Russian: 42-линейная батарейная полевая пушка образца 1877 года) was a field gun used by the Russian Imperial Army in late 19th and early 20th centuries. The word "line" in the designation refers to a measurement unit which equals 0.1 inch.