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Offline twrchtrwyth

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Which way round do my barrels go?
« on: 26 September 2011, 09:52:27 PM »
Could anyone tell me which way round my barrels go on my colonial artillery?

Hinge on the left?


Or the right?
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Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: Which way round do my barrels go?
« Reply #1 on: 27 September 2011, 01:07:56 AM »
Well... I think the top one is correct.

I believe most breech loading cannon were hinged on the right.

For your viewing pleasure Wiki article

Though, of course, I could be completely wrong.   :)
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Offline bandit86

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Re: Which way round do my barrels go?
« Reply #2 on: 27 September 2011, 06:39:26 AM »
Did a quick google search and found this hope it helps (but i did find pictures of them going to the left and right.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/9977224@N06/1603415690/
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Offline twrchtrwyth

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Re: Which way round do my barrels go?
« Reply #3 on: 27 September 2011, 08:34:15 AM »
Thank you both. I shall be dressing to the right then.
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