Instructions for Mounting, Using and Caring for Barbette Carriage, Model of 1917 for 12-Inch Gun, Model of 1895 M1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Army, United States

 
9781527751460: Instructions for Mounting, Using and Caring for Barbette Carriage, Model of 1917 for 12-Inch Gun, Model of 1895 M1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A detailed guide to mounting, using, and caring for the 12-inch Barbette carriage from 1917, with practical instructions and diagrams.

This edition presents the original instructions for the Barbette carriage, Model of 1917, designed for 12-inch guns. It covers the layout of emplacements, the carriage itself, and the recoil, counter-recoil, elevating, and traversing systems. You’ll see how components such as the base ring, racer, side frames, cradle, and range of fittings come together, along with notes on assembly and maintenance.


  • General description of emplacement design and the carriage layout, including key parts and their roles.

  • Details on the recoil and counter-recoil systems, elevating and traversing mechanisms, and sighting equipment.

  • Instructions and references for assembling, disassembling, and maintaining major assemblies and components.

  • Explanations of accessories, tools, and the contents of the armament chest required for operation.



Ideal for readers of historical military engineering and researchers seeking a window into 1917-era naval artillery equipment.

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9780266771920: Instructions for Mounting, Using and Caring for Barbette Carriage, Model of 1917 for 12-Inch Gun, Model of 1895 M1 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0266771920 ISBN 13:  9780266771920
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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