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*RML - Rifled Muzzle Loading | *RML - Rifled Muzzle Loading | ||
*SBML = Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading | *SBML = Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading | ||
*Cannon parts see [http://books.google.com/books?id=twcQGSi1F7QC&pg=PA312&dq=Glossary&source=bl&ots=4BswWFsBB0&sig=A-OPzZb4Tr_7wcJ-xM6rENdmvJg&hl=en&ei=Q62gTPzWO6iK4gajjuytDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false Glossary] | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==== Breech loaders ==== | ==== Breech loaders ==== | ||
The RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun was replaced in 1901 by the breech loading [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_10_pounder_Mountain_Gun BL 10 pounder Mountain Gun] which was in service until the end of the First World War. An improved version, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2.75_inch_Mountain_Gun 2.75 inch Mountain Gun] was introduced in 1911 | The RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun was replaced in 1901 by the breech loading [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_10_pounder_Mountain_Gun BL 10 pounder Mountain Gun] which was in service until the end of the First World War. An improved version, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2.75_inch_Mountain_Gun 2.75 inch Mountain Gun] was introduced in 1911. | ||
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3.7_inch_Mountain_Howitzer 3.7 inch Mountain Howitzer] was first introduced in 1917. It broke down into eight mule loads and was in service until 1945. | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gun Mountain gun] Wikipedia<br> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gun Mountain gun] Wikipedia<br> | ||
[http://www.kipling.org.uk/rg_screwguns1.htm Screw guns] www.kipling.org <br> | [http://www.kipling.org.uk/rg_screwguns1.htm Screw guns] www.kipling.org <br> | ||
Revision as of 15:06, 27 September 2010
Definitions
- BL = Breech Loading
- ML = Muzzle Loading
- RBL = Rifled Breech Loading
- RML - Rifled Muzzle Loading
- SBML = Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading
- Cannon parts see Glossary
History
Muzzle loaders
Mountain Artillery was developed to allow field guns to accompany forces operating in mountainous regions. They needed to move as fast as infantry and be readied for action in the shortest time possible. The first mountain train in India was formed in 1840 and the only guns suitable for carriage by mule were the brass 3-pounder and 4.25" howitzer with a range of about 800 yards (730 metres) . Mules could carry about 100kg and the guns were dismantled into three loads (piece, carriage and wheels).
Rifling
In 1865 rifling increased the range of the muzzle loader to 3,000 yards (2,740 metres). The RBL 6-pounder 2.5" weighed 3 cwt (153 kg) and was superseded by the RML 7-pounder Mountain Gun.
Screw Guns
In 1879 the RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun was introduced. The breech and barrel were in two parts screwed together and it was carried by four mules.
Breech loaders
The RML 2.5 inch Mountain Gun was replaced in 1901 by the breech loading BL 10 pounder Mountain Gun which was in service until the end of the First World War. An improved version, the 2.75 inch Mountain Gun was introduced in 1911.
The 3.7 inch Mountain Howitzer was first introduced in 1917. It broke down into eight mule loads and was in service until 1945.
External links
Mountain gun Wikipedia
Screw guns www.kipling.org