The FH-70 155mm Gun Howitzer, first placed in service in the 1980s, was a joint development of the UK, Germany, and Italy. 
 
​The United States was originally participating in the FH-70 program. However, the US dropped out and instead developed the M198 Towed Howitzer. Japan has license built several hundred, which are apparently still in use. While the FH-70 is no longer in service with Great Britain or Germany, they are in service with Italy, Japan, Estonia, and several other countries. They were furnished to Ukraine as aid in late 2022 and early 2023 by Italy and Estonia. ​

 

There has rarely been large modern artillery available to civilians. Western nations, in particular, generally do not sell current armaments as surplus. They are usually furnished as aid or sold to allied countries.

 

This FH70 is in the original condition as received from the MOD. While the paint is weathered, it displays very well. The cannon has an auxiliary power unit to move it short distances. The APU on the cannon appears complete, however, it has not been tested and we make no representation that it will operate. 
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Our cannon was sold as surplus and imported some years ago from the UK when the world, relatively speaking, was at peace. Due to current world events, anything usable is being sent to Ukraine or is being held for future use. Rarely is large artillery available on the civilian market. This is your chance to add an impressive item to your collection. De-milled and non-functional of course. 
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Available as-is or cosmetically restored.