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NH 1649 Ruelle breech-loading gun

Ruelle breech-loading gun
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Title: Ruelle breech-loading gun
Caption: The breech of this gun is stamped "RUELLE 1865." Notice the early-type of interrupted screw breech mechanism and the very simple and old fashioned carriage. Taken at Cherbourg, France.
Description: Collection of the late Captain Robert F. Bradford, 1 October 1941.
Catalog #: NH 1649
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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