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WEIGHTS OF FIXED AMMUNITION.
  FOR GUNS. FOR HOWITZERS.
12-pdrs. 6-pdrs. 32-pdrs. 24-pdrs. 12-pdrs.
Cartridge, including
cartridge block
large charge 2.56 1.3 3.88 2.7 1.3
small charge 2.06 1.05 3.1 2.34 1.05
Shot, strapped 12.75 6.28 ......... ......... .........
Shell, strapped and charged 9.52 ......... 24.6 18.8 9.35
Spherical case, strapped and charged 12.17 5.72 32.72 24.64 12.2
Canister, with sabot 14.8 7.32 28.5 21.25 10.8
Round of ammunition Shot 15.4 7.6 ......... ......... .........
Shell 12.17 ......... 27.7 21.15 10.5
Spherical case 14.7 7. 35.82 27. 13.65
Canister 16.91 8.4 31.6 23.6 11.85

 

 
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