Rifled Ordnance

Lynall Thomas

• 01 oktober 2008
• 9781437079050

Samenvatting:

Rifled Ordnance is a comprehensive guide to the application of rifle principles to guns and mortars of all calibers. Written by Lynall Thomas in 1864, the book provides a practical treatise on the use of rifling in ordnance, covering topics such as the construction of rifled guns, the design of rifled projectiles, and the advantages and disadvantages of rifled versus smoothbore artillery. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various types of rifled guns and mortars, as well as instructions for their use and maintenance. This classic work is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of artillery and firearms.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.