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Record 1 2020-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
CONT

A rifled muzzle loader (RML) is a type of large artillery piece invented in the mid-19th century. In contrast to smooth bore cannon which preceded it, the rifling of the gun barrel allowed much greater accuracy and penetration as the spin induced to the shell gave it directional stability.

Key term(s)
  • rifled muzzleloader

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes

Spanish

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