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[[Image:M 1886 1.65Hlmr.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M1886 Hotchkiss light mountain rifle - 42 mm (1.65 in)]] | [[Image:M 1886 1.65Hlmr.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M1886 Hotchkiss light mountain rifle - 42 mm (1.65 in)]] | ||
'''The Hotchkiss Gun''' intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer.By the time of the Philippine American War, the guns were being converted to center fire cartridge ignition with smokeless powder used as propellant. | '''The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun''' intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer.By the time of the Philippine American War, the guns were being converted to center fire cartridge ignition with smokeless powder used as propellant. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
Revision as of 06:48, 8 April 2014
The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer.By the time of the Philippine American War, the guns were being converted to center fire cartridge ignition with smokeless powder used as propellant.
Specifications
(1876 - 19??)
- Type: Light Mountain Gun
- Caliber: 1.65 in
- Weight: 361.6 lbs (164 kg)
The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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The Real Glory | US Army troops, Philippine rebels | 1939 |