Improvements in Naval and Military Artillery

摘要

20,380. Topp, G. C. J. Sept. 22. Preventing and correcting drooping of muzzle.-Tension stays S secured below the breech A, and muzzle C of the gun, as shown in Fig. 2, pass over a bridge B, Figs. 2 and 5, raised or lowered by screws D, or by hydraulic or electric power, and supported by a wedge F, Fig. 5. In small guns, the rear ends of the stays may be secured above the gun.