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 (Five Plates) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States Army Ordnance Dept

 
9780666980618: 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 (Five Plates) (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0666980616 ISBN 13: 9780666980618
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A detailed manual for mounting, using, and caring for 8-inch disappearing carriages.

This official guide explains the carriage’s major parts, how the recoil system works, and how to keep the mechanism in service-ready condition.

Designed for the Regular Army and Organized Militia, the book covers practical steps for assembly, operation, and maintenance. It includes lubrication practices, parts lists, and notes on safety and care of the carriage and its components.

  • Clear explanations of the recoil and counter-recoil system and top carriage.
  • Step-by-step care routines, lubrication points, and maintenance schedules.
  • Detailed lists of required tools, implements, and replacement parts.
  • How to assemble, handle, and inspect the carriage for reliable performance.

Ideal for readers interested in historical military engineering, artillery platforms, and preservation of 19th–early 20th century equipment.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0666980616
ISBN 13 
9780666980618
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
47

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