Washington arsenal (2 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. The book is about the mid-19th century experiments conducted by Captain Mordecai of the US Army Ordnance Department to analyze the damaging power of gunpowder with various densities and sizes of grain. Mordecai's experiments were some of the first of their kind and helped to improve the accuracy and range of artillery weapons. The investigation provides insightful analysis and comparisons of the relative strength, effectiveness, and consistency of a wide variety of gunpowder types. Through detailed and verifiable documentation of the experiments, the author concludes that methodical evaluation and testing are critical for weapon and ammunition development. This book is an important historical resource that offers a glimpse into the formative years of modern weaponry. 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 Binding. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. A partly printed document measuring 8" x 10 1/4". A post-Civil War railroad bill of lading issued in triplicate for eight boxes of chilled shot, weight 2102 1/2lbs. Transported from Washington Arsenal October 29th, 1867 and received from Leut. W.S. Smoot, US Army, to be delivered by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad unto Genl S. Van Vliel. To Col. TG Baylor, Fort Monroe Arsenal, VA. Has two folds, otherwise in very good condition with one small brown spot and two ink marks. .…