9 Pdr Rifled Muzzle Loader of 8 cwt Mk I
9 Pdr Rifled Muzzle Loader of 8 cwt Mk I
R.G.F
No 88
Mk 1
1871
8cwt.1qr. 4lbs
VR Crest
The Mk 1 9 pdr 8cwt RML was adopted in 1871 to supersede the Armstrong R.B.L after five years of trials. The Gun is 72” overall length, 68.5” Nom, and 3” calibre
Very many thanks to David Spethman and Harry Lynas of Fort Lytton Historical Association for their kind assistance with this information.
See also Fort Lytton Web site , fortlytton.org.au/
Fort Lytton.
Brisbane.
Queensland , Australia.
If you are interested in historic ordnance see the Ordnance Society Web Site
9 Pdr Rifled Muzzle Loader of 8 cwt Mk I
9 Pdr Rifled Muzzle Loader of 8 cwt Mk I
R.G.F
No 88
Mk 1
1871
8cwt.1qr. 4lbs
VR Crest
The Mk 1 9 pdr 8cwt RML was adopted in 1871 to supersede the Armstrong R.B.L after five years of trials. The Gun is 72” overall length, 68.5” Nom, and 3” calibre
Very many thanks to David Spethman and Harry Lynas of Fort Lytton Historical Association for their kind assistance with this information.
See also Fort Lytton Web site , fortlytton.org.au/
Fort Lytton.
Brisbane.
Queensland , Australia.
If you are interested in historic ordnance see the Ordnance Society Web Site