This book is an in-depth examination of the intricacies of the 2-inch Mortar Carriage, Model of 1891. In service for over a century, this carriage played a significant role in artillery warfare, becoming a vital part of both the US Army and National Guard from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century. The author provides an exceptionally detailed guide for mounting, using, and caring for the carriage, including its base ring, racer, traversing roller system, side frames and cross transom, trunnion carriages, recoil and counter-recoil system, elevating system, traversing system, loading apparatus, and shot truck. With instructions ranging from proper lubrication to recoil cylinder cleaning, this manual is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of this iconic artillery piece.
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Excerpt from Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 12-Inch Mortar Carriages, Model of 1891, for Mounting Cast-Iron Mortars, Model of 1886 and Steel Mortars, Model of 1890: April 19, 1904, Revised December 22, 1909, Revised April 21, 1917
This carriage was originally designed to mount the cast-iron, steel hooped mortar. It is, however, used for mounting both this and the all-steel mortar.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth examination of the intricacies of the 2-inch Mortar Carriage, Model of 1891. In service for over a century, this carriage played a significant role in artillery warfare, becoming a vital part of both the US Army and National Guard from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century. The author provides an exceptionally detailed guide for mounting, using, and caring for the carriage, including its base ring, racer, traversing roller system, side frames and cross transom, trunnion carriages, recoil and counter-recoil system, elevating system, traversing system, loading apparatus, and shot truck. With instructions ranging from proper lubrication to recoil cylinder cleaning, this manual is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of this iconic artillery piece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334174506_0
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