The wonders of modern mechanism. A résumé of recent progress in mechanical, physical, and engineering science (1896)
Cochrane, Charles Henry, 1856- · Philadelphia J.B. Lippincott · leaf 114
omewhat similar gun is the Nordenfelt, which ismade in smaller calibres, the one illustrated having a two- RECENT PROGRESS IN GUNS AND ARMOR. 107 and a-quarter-inch bore. It is shown with a halt-shield,as arranged for naval use, being designed to stand behinda breastwork a yard in height. It is… … NORDENFELT GUN. less powder. The same gun is arranged to be mounted ona field-carriage for land service. Among other modern guns should be mentioned theCanet, adopted in 1891 by Russia, and to some extent byChili. It has a tube the length of the piece, and isstrengthened by a jacket and hoops. A…
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