Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun, 1870. Artist: Joseph Montigny

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun, 1870.   Artist: Joseph Montigny

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Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun, 1870. Various views of the gun, invented by Joseph Montigny, introduced by the French during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The 37 barrels, operated by 5 men, could deliver 482 rounds per minute. From The Graphic, (London, 1870).


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Creator
  1. Joseph Montigny, attributed to: Belgian: Inventor

Medium
  1. Engraving

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Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

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History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4887x3580
File Size : 51,257kb


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  1. 006094
  1. 006094
  1. 0390005764
  1. 1-155-538
  1. 1155538
  1. 5764

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