Intermittent rotation of the barrels, without rotation of the breech or mechanism. The distinct characteristics of the Hotchkiss mechanism, which distinguish it from other machine-guns, are the following: 1st. In 1924 Harald Plum bought the cannon and used it as a salute cannon on his private island Torø. Characteristics of the Hotchkiss Mechanism. This was one of two revolving cannons that were mounted in 1915 on the Danish cruiser corvette 'Valkyrien' (1890-1923). The field cannon version was accompanied by a horse-drawn ammunition limber, which held 110 rounds plus six loaded magazines, totaling 170 rounds Besides the field gun version, several other versions of the 37mm Hotchkiss revolving cannon were in existence, notably versions for naval defense against torpedo boats as well as fortress versions firing shrapnel or canister for the defense of moats. Each feed magazine held 10 rounds and weighed approximately 18 pounds (8 kg). The revolving Hotchkiss cannon had five 37 mm barrels, and was capable of firing 43 rounds per minute with an accuracy range of 2,000 yards (1,800 m). This Smith's mount was typical of a navel deck. This invention relatesto breech-loading ordnance, and has for its object the production of a cannon in w hich. The crank operates the gun much like a Gatling Gun. It fires explosive rounds as well as shot rounds.

The range of the Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon is 4.5 miles with a sustained firing rate of 30-45 rounds per minute. It was designed to be light enough to travel with cavalry, and had an effective range beyond that of rifled small-arms. See photos of his September display on back cover of the January 2003 newsletter. It was a built-up, rifled, rapid-fire gun of oil-tempered steel, having a rectangular breechblock which moved in a mortise cut completely through the jacket. Hotchkiss (1826–1885), founder of Hotchkiss et Cie. The Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, was a revolving barrel machine gun invented in 1872 by Benjamin B.

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