Product Description
by Office Chief of Ordnance (Author)
The ""Handbook Of The Gatling Gun, Caliber .30: Models Of 1895, 1900, And 1903, Metallic Carriage And Limber And Casemate Mount"" is a comprehensive guide to the Gatling gun, written by the Office Chief of Ordnance in 1917. The book covers the three models of the Gatling gun that were in use at the time, as well as the metallic carriage and limber and casemate mount that were used to transport and deploy the gun. The book provides detailed information on the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Gatling gun, as well as instructions for firing and aiming the weapon. It also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers better understand the various components of the gun and how they work together. This handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of firearms or military technology, as well as for collectors and enthusiasts of antique weaponry. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the development and use of one of the most iconic weapons of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
