Essential guide to mounting and operating the Armstrong 4.72-inch gun on a barbette carriage, with practical how-to and safety notes for today’s readers.
This historical manual provides detailed information on the gun, its cradle mounting, and the associated mechanisms. It covers description, breech operation, firing systems, and how the carriage integrates with sighting, elevation, and traversal gear. The volume also outlines care, maintenance, and dismantling steps designed to keep the equipment in working order.
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Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century artillery manuals, military historians, and collectors seeking a practical, historically grounded reference.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the -inch Gun, Armstrong, Mounted on Barbette Carriage, Armstrong. It offers detailed descriptions of the gun's construction, including its breech mechanism, cartridge extractor, and firing gear. The author also provides instructions for filling and making up cartridges, preparing and fixing fuzes, and general maintenance of the gun. The book explores the broader context of the gun's development and use. It discusses the action of the counter-recoil system and the significance of the electrical ring gear in the gun's operation. The author also provides a range table for the gun, taking into account factors such as projectile type and elevation. The book's insights are invaluable for understanding the -inch Gun, Armstrong, and its role in the evolution of artillery technology. By providing a wealth of technical information and historical context, this book is an essential resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the development of firearms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333884130_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333884130
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333884130
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 30 pages. 9.29x6.06x0.24 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1333884133
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