Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 6-Inch Barbette Carriage: Model of 1900, October 10, 1904, Revised December 3, 1907, Revised October 9, 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A practical, historically grounded manual for mounting, using, and caring for a 6‑inch barbette carriage.
This book compiles detailed instructions from the early 1900s on how the pedestal, pivot yoke, cradle, and recoil system work together, including how to assemble, lubricate, and maintain key components. It is a technical reference for professionals and enthusiasts needing authentic procedures from this period.
This edition presents a general description of the carriage, its main parts, and the care routines that keep it functioning. It covers mounting procedures, lubrication points, and step‑by‑step care and cleaning of recoil cylinders, as well as packing a stuffing box and routine inspections. The material is drawn from a government document focused on equipment used by the U.S. Army.- Identify the principal parts and their roles, from pedestal to elevating mechanism.
- Learn mounting and assembly steps and how the elevating and traversing systems operate.
- Follow maintenance routines for lubrication, oil holes, and recoil cylinder care.
- Understand packing, stuffing boxes, and routine field repairs described in the manual.
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