Isbn: 9781130767490 - instructions for mounting, using and caring for disappearing carriage l.f., model of 1901 for 10-inch guns, models of 1895 and 1900 (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Original -- not a reprint. Retired library book with usual library markings. INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING, USING, AND CARING FOR DISAPPEARING CARRIAGE, L. F., MODEL OF 1905 Mi, FOR 6-INCH R. F. GUNS, MODELS OF 1903,1905, AND 1908. (NINE PLATES.) [The parts in italics are of particular importance or concern the safety of the carriage and should be specially noted.] [The important changes in this pamphlet are shown in boldface type.] GENERAL DESCRIPTION. THE EMPLACEMENT (Plate I).?Emplacements for these carriages are entirely of concrete and can be arranged for a maximum field of fire of 170 degrees. This limitation is not due to the inability of the carriage to traverse through 360 degrees, but to the requirements of parapet protection for the materiel and connoneers. The anchor bolts are set in the concrete during the construction of the emplacement, the depressions for the thrust plates being also provided in the top surface. Access to the counterVeight well is given by a vertical shaft in the rear and outside of the base ring. THE CARRIAGE (Plates II, III, IV).? 28 pages.…