Breech loading chamber for a cannon 16th century

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Breech loading chamber for a cannon 16th century

5th December 2013, 06:05 PM

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fernando

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

I guess the breech plug was mainly there in order to prevent the fine meal powder from falling out, and to preserve it from moisture...

Sure thing, no guess, i would add !
Have i heard that such plugging was also made of wax ?

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