Title: Instructions for Mounting, Using and Caring for Disappearing Carriage: L. F., Model of 1896 for 12-Inch Guns, Models of 1888 and 1895 (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0331974738
ISBN 13: 9780331974737
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 304 grams

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This detailed manual explains how to mount, operate, and care for the 12-inch disappearing carriage used with older gun models, with practical steps for reliable field work.

The book is a practical reference that covers the carriage’s major parts, how the emplacement is prepared, and the sequence of actions from setup to firing. It emphasizes maintenance, lubrication, and safe operation to keep the system ready.

How the base ring, azimuth circle, and traversing system work together to aim the weapon.
Details of the elevating and recoil mechanisms and how they interact during firing and return to battery.
Care, cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of bearings, guides, and electrical equipment.
Instructions for assembling, loading, and routine checks to keep the carriage in serviceable condition.

Ideal for readers interested in historical military equipment, mechanical design, and late‑19th to early‑20th century artillery technology.

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