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Brayton's Improved Breech-loading Cannon 1883

Military cannon that could be loaded from the rear was a major advancement. It meant soldiers could load the gun without having to step in front of the barrel and be open to enemy fire or even a misfire from their own artillery. This mechanism is a new step in the safety and effectiveness of a rear loading weapon.

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Brayton's Improved Breech-loading Cannon 1883

Caption:

Military cannon that could be loaded from the rear was a major advancement. It meant soldiers could load the gun without having to step in front of the barrel and be open to enemy fire or even a misfire from their own artillery. This mechanism is a new step in the safety and effectiveness of a rear loading weapon.

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Album / Universal Images Group / Universal History Archive/UIG

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5102 x 3960 px | 57.8 MB

Print size:

43.2 x 33.5 cm | 17.0 x 13.2 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

1883 • ARTILLERY • BREECH • BULLET • CANNON • CASING • DRAWING • DRAWN • EQUIPMENT • GUN • INDUSTRIAL • INDUSTRY • INVENTION • LOAD • LOADING • ORDINANCE • PLAN • PROJECTILE • SCHEMATIC • SHELL