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.