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Shades of Krupp
« on: July 22, 2011, 09:08:03 AM »
While browsing though internet cannon photos I came across a Russian made seacoast cannon and couldn't help noticing the strong Krupp design influence. Attached is a link to photos of this cannon.  Dom
 
http://svsm.org/gallery/229mm-9in-m1867/9_P2140096

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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2011, 09:32:35 AM »
Wow, I'll bet that sucker uses some big firecrackers!!!

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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2011, 02:36:13 PM »
That actually is an interesting site, I just did some exploring and there is a section on muzzelloading cannon
 
http://svsm.org/gallery/smooth-bore_cannons
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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2011, 03:36:52 PM »
So what is the function of the two rods under the cannon?

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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2011, 03:40:04 PM »
So what is the function of the two rods under the cannon?

recoil stops-travel limiters?

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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2011, 04:06:06 PM »
So what is the function of the two rods under the cannon?



My bet is recoil guides, and travel limiters.  The flat and narrow rolling surface with those small flat profile wheels would allow the gun to jump its tracks fairly easily.
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Re: Shades of Krupp
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2011, 04:21:05 PM »
That actually is an interesting site, I just did some exploring and there is a section on muzzelloading cannon
 
http://svsm.org/gallery/smooth-bore_cannons

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