Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 12-Inch Mortar Carriages, Model of 1891, for Mounting Cast-Iron Mortars, Model of 1886 and Steel ... Revised April 21, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book is an in-depth examination of the intricacies of the 2-inch Mortar Carriage, Model of 1891. In service for over a century, this carriage played a significant role in artillery warfare, becoming a vital part of both the US Army and National Guard from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century. The author provides an exceptionally detailed guide for mounting, using, and caring for the carriage, including its base ring, racer, traversing roller system, side frames and cross transom, trunnion carriages, recoil and counter-recoil system, elevating system, traversing system, loading apparatus, and shot truck. With instructions ranging from proper lubrication to recoil cylinder cleaning, this manual is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of this iconic artillery piece.

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