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Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 8-Inch Disappearing Carriages: L. F., Model of 1896 for 8-Inch Gun, Models of 1888 Mi and MII (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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When the gun comes to rest, it has the proper loading angle. After loading, the pawls are tripped and the eater moment of the counterweight enables it to raise the gun to t e firing position.
The trunnions of the gun rest in bron'ze - bushed trunnion beds at the 11 per ends of the gun levers. These levers are made Of cast stee and are pivoted near their middle points upon an axle Of forged steel which rests in bronzed-bushed bearings in the top carriage.
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Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 8-Inch Disappearing Carriages
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, originally published in 1912, provides invaluable insights into the design, construction, and operation of 8-inch disappearing carriages, model of 1896. These weapons played a pivotal role in coastal defense, allowing guns to be hidden from view until the moment of firing. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: * A detailed description of the carriage's components and their functions. * Instructions for assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting the carriage. * A comprehensive guide to the hydraulic recoil system. * A discussion of how to adjust the counterweight and recoil buffers to ensure proper operation. * Safety precautions and guidelines for handling and firing the guns. The author's clear and thorough explanations are complemented by numerous illustrations and diagrams, making this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of artillery or the technical details of these remarkable weapons. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332899753_0
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Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 8Inch Disappearing Carriages L F, Model of 1896 for 8Inch Gun, Models of 1888 MI and MII Classic Reprint
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Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 8Inch Disappearing Carriages L F, Model of 1896 for 8Inch Gun, Models of 1888 MI and MII Classic Reprint
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332899753
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