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Weapon

7-inch RML gun

Quick Facts

Type
Naval Gun
Introduced
1860s
Era
Victorian Era
Calibre / Size
7 inch
Role
Rifled muzzle-loading gun
Notable Use
Used in ironclads

Timeline

  • 1860s – Rifled naval guns increase range and power
  • 1860s – Rifled naval guns increase range and power

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