This video showcases the Hotchkiss Model 1886 3-pounder Quick Fire gun, a breech-loaded weapon developed by the British Royal Navy to counter fast torpedo boats. The description highlights its self-contained cartridge ammunition, recoil-absorbing mount, and steep depression angle. It's noted that the 47mm bore gun, also known as the 3-pounder in British service, used a vertically-traveling breech block, with over 3,000 acquired by the British. The specific example featured was once part of the Falkland Islands coastal defenses and has been refurbished for ceremonial use. The video thanks the FIDF for their assistance in setting up the gun for filming.
This video explores the history and mechanics of the colossal Armstrong 100-ton black powder cannon. It details their service with the Italian Navy and British coastal defenses in Malta and Gibraltar. The description highlights the gun's impressive specifications, including its 17.7-inch bore, 2000-pound shell, and 8-mile range. A significant focus is placed on the innovative hydraulic reloading system, powered by steam engines and accumulators, which enabled a rate of fire of one round every six minutes. The video visits the Rinella Battery in Malta, where one of these historic guns remains.
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