Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics (1892)
Benjamin, Park, 1849-1922 · New York, D. Appleton · leaf 598
the trials became so great that gauging was very difficult, liareaopenings having a depth of 0-15 of an inch being made. , , t • -,oq^ rni. The first experimental rifled mortar, 12-in. muzzle-loading, was completed in 1884. inereasons leading to the adoption of the muzzle-loader for the first… … Breech mechanism. 572 ORDNANCE. with less care and attention required in service, as compared with the breech-loader. Thepiece has been fired over 400 times, and is considered amply strong for service. Its bestrecord for accuracy is a target of ten shots; range, 3,490 yards: 26 lbs. of powder,…
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