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[[Image:M 1886 1.65Hlmr.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M1886 Hotchkiss light mountain rifle - 42 mm (1.65 in)]] | [[Image:M 1886 1.65Hlmr.jpg|thumb|right|350px|M1886 Hotchkiss light mountain rifle - 42 mm (1.65 in)]] | ||
| − | '''The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun''' intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer.By the time of the Philippine American War, the guns were being converted to | + | '''The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun''' was a cannon intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast-moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer. By the time of the Philippine-American War, the guns were being converted to centerfire cartridge ignition, with smokeless powder used as propellant. |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
(1876 - 19??) | (1876 - 19??) | ||
| − | * '''Type:''' Light Mountain | + | * '''Type:''' Light Mountain Cannon |
* '''Caliber:''' 1.65 in | * '''Caliber:''' 1.65 in | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 30 March 2018
The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun was a cannon intended to be packed on mules to accompany either a fast-moving cavalry troop or an army maneuvering in rough country. The 1.65” gun was introduced into federal service as a modern replacement for the aging 12 Pounder ML Mountain Howitzer. By the time of the Philippine-American War, the guns were being converted to centerfire cartridge ignition, with smokeless powder used as propellant.
Specifications
(1876 - 19??)
- Type: Light Mountain Cannon
- Caliber: 1.65 in
- Weight: 361.6 lbs (164 kg)
The Hotchkiss Mountain Gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Glory | US Army troops, Philippine rebels | 1939 | ||
| Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | US Army soldiers | 2007 |