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inventarisnummerAAA2519 
collectieFirearms    
museumNational Maritime Museum, Greenwich   National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
datumcirca 1780  
omschrijvingVolley guns were designed by James Wilson and presented to the Board of Ordnance for trials in 1779. The Board decided these guns would be of most use on board ships and consequently they were purchased by the Admiralty for use in the fighting tops of naval vessels. Henry Nock became sole supplier of these weapons to the Navy. It appears that their first use was with Admiral Howe's fleet at the siege of Gibraltar in 1782. However- as all seven barrels fired at once- there was considerable risk of setting fire to the sails and thus the entire ship and so these guns were seldom used on board ship. Also as the barrels were rifled- they were difficult to load as well as delivering a ferocious kick from the recoil. 
afmetingenOverall: 110 x 930 x 60 mm   
 

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