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.
This NRA News segment, "Curator's Corner: Steampunk Guns," features NRA National Firearms Museum Senior Curator Doug Wicklund discussing a new exhibit. The exhibit explores the concept of "Steampunk Guns," which blends Victorian-era steam power aesthetics with modern technological elements. The discussion highlights the creative fusion of historical inspiration and contemporary firearm design.
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