Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun (engraving)

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Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun (engraving)

1620281 Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 April 1862.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23554712

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Ammunition Armstrong Gun Attached Beeswax Cartridge Case Dipped Felt Filled Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Iron Kindling Lead Loose Manufacture Manufacturing Munitions Powder Section Segments Tallow Timber Undercutting

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This engraving, titled "Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the intricate process of creating this powerful weapon. The print showcases a private collection piece that was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on April 12,1862. In this image, we witness skilled craftsmen meticulously crafting various components of the Armstrong Gun. Solid shots and segment shells are being filled with munitions while sections are carefully attached using undercutting techniques. Wood, beeswax, iron, and tallow come together harmoniously as these artisans shape friction tubes and cartridges. The manufacturing process is depicted with great attention to detail - lead is melted down for casting while powder is dipped onto segments before assembly. A copper lubricator stands prominently nearby alongside pillar percussion fuzes waiting to be fitted into their respective places. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of production, one cannot help but marvel at the sheer complexity involved in creating such a formidable weapon. Firwood timber serves as kindling for fires used during manufacture; every material has its purpose. This engraving from Bridgeman Images transports us back in time, allowing us to appreciate not only the craftsmanship involved but also providing insight into an era where weapons like the 100 pounder Armstrong Gun were instrumental in shaping history.

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