A Popular Introduction To Rifled Ordnance: For The Use Of Learners Of The Art Of Gunnery (1871)

By An Artilleryman

Book Overview

""A Popular Introduction to Rifled Ordnance"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of gunnery, written by An Artilleryman in 1871. The book provides an accessible and practical introduction to the use of rifled ordnance, with detailed explanations of the workings of guns, projectiles, and fuses. It covers a wide range of topics, including the construction of guns, the selection of ammunition, the calculation of ranges, and the use of sights and elevations. The author also includes a number of practical exercises and examples to help readers develop their skills in gunnery. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of firearms or the science of ballistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436744571
• ISBN13: 9781436744577
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"