This is a detailed technical manual, "Instructions for Mounting, Using, and Caring for 8-Inch Disappearing Carriages, L. F., Model of 1896, for 8-Inch Guns, Models of 1888 M 1 and M 11," revised up to March 19, 1912. Published by the United States Army Ordnance Department, this document provides comprehensive instructions for the operation and maintenance of a crucial piece of late 19th and early 20th-century military technology.
Essential for military historians, engineering enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of American coastal defense systems, this manual offers a rare glimpse into the technical specifications and operational procedures of a bygone era. The detailed instructions and diagrams provide invaluable insight into the workings of these complex and historically significant artillery systems.
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