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RefNoMS/130/11/7
LevelItem
TitleAccount of artillery experiments, by Benjamin Robins
Date12 August-26 September n.y. [1740s]
DescriptionA summary account of experiments artillery firing using measured powder and shot, with quantities of powder collected post-firing. With notes on varying lengths of barrel employed.
Extent1p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPaper
Dimensions308x200mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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