32-pdr 42 cwt S.B.B.L gun
32-pdr 42 cwt S.B.B.L gun
A unique type of Breech Loader with smooth bore.
Converted in 1880s from the 32-pdr Monk C pattern gun, by cutting off the rear cascable and fitting a screw breech mechanism.
Designed as a large shot gun for protecting forts, firing case shot at point blank, was effective up to about 500 yds
Crown Hill Fort, Plymouth
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Uploaded on January 12, 2008
Taken in June 1998
32-pdr 42 cwt S.B.B.L gun
32-pdr 42 cwt S.B.B.L gun
A unique type of Breech Loader with smooth bore.
Converted in 1880s from the 32-pdr Monk C pattern gun, by cutting off the rear cascable and fitting a screw breech mechanism.
Designed as a large shot gun for protecting forts, firing case shot at point blank, was effective up to about 500 yds
Crown Hill Fort, Plymouth
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Uploaded on January 12, 2008
Taken in June 1998