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  2. Caliber (artillery) - Wikipedia

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    The length of the barrel (especially for larger guns) is often quoted in multiples of the caliber, used, for example, in US naval rifles 3 in (76 mm) or larger. [2] The effective length of the barrel (from breech to muzzle) is divided by the barrel diameter to give a dimensionless quantity.

  3. Model 1795 Musket - Wikipedia

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    The Model 1795, a very elongated musket, retained many of the characteristics of the Charleville on which it was based. It had a 44 inches (110 cm) long .69 caliber barrel, a 56 inches (140 cm) stock, and a total length of 60 inches (150 cm). The original version had the bayonet lug on the bottom of the barrel but this was later moved to the ...

  4. Springfield Model 1855 - Wikipedia

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    It had a 40-inch (100 cm) long barrel, and an overall length of 56 inches (140 cm). Three rifle bands held the barrel to the stock. A shorter two band version, generally referred to as the Harpers Ferry Model 1855 rifle, was also produced. This shorter rifle had a 33-inch (84 cm) barrel and an overall length of 49 inches (120 cm). [7]

  5. Model 1816 Musket - Wikipedia

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    The Model 1816 had a 42-inch (107 cm) long .69 caliber smoothbore barrel, similar to the Model 1812, but had a longer lock plate, a shorter trigger guard, and a longer bayonet than the Model 1812. The Model 1816 also had a more straight lined stock. The overall length of the weapon was 58 inches (147 cm). [3]

  6. Barrel threads - Wikipedia

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    *Of which a length of 10.16 mm of the shank has its diameter reduced to 20.45 mm: 17/20"-12 Remington Rolling Block No. 1-1/2 Rem., Sporting Action [6]: 33 Sq21.59: 2.117 mm 90° 36.65 mm* Square threads. Also written as 0.850"-12. *Of which a length of 12.70 mm of the shank has its diameter reduced to 20.32 mm: 17/20"-12

  7. Springfield Model 1868 - Wikipedia

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    The new barrel was slightly shorter, 32.5 inches, compared to the 36.5-inch barrel used on the Springfield Model 1866. The shorter barrel was affixed using only two barrel bands, instead of the three used on the Model 1866. Since it lacked the middle barrel band, the sling was affixed to the upper barrel band instead.

  8. 10-pounder Parrott rifle - Wikipedia

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    Length from the rear of the knob to the center of the trunnions: 31.5 in (80.0 cm) Length of the wrought iron band: 13.0 in (33.0 cm) Diameter of the trunnions: 3.69 in (94 mm) Thickness of metal at the wrought iron band: 8.47 in (215 mm) Thickness of metal forward of the wrought iron band: 6.09 in (155 mm) Thickness of metal at the muzzle

  9. 155 mm caliber - Wikipedia

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    155 mm (6.1 in) is a NATO-standard ... and have much longer barrels in relation to caliber (for example the 4.5 inch Mark 8 naval gun has a barrel length of 55 ...