Breech-loading swivel gun
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breech-loading-swivel-gun-165-4824071
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Breech-loading swivel gun
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Kunikuzushi A breech-loading swivel gun was a particular type of swivel gun and a small breech-loading cannon invented in the 14th century. It was equipped with a swivel for easy rotation and was loaded by inserting a mug-shaped device called a chamber or breech block, filled with gunpowder and projectiles. It had a high rate of fire, as several chambers could be prepared in advance and quickly fired in succession and was especially effective in anti-personnel roles. It was used for centuries by
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breech-loading_swivel_gun
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2009-08-22T12:22:22Z
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2024-08-29T07:55:48Z
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