Submarine Guns
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Submarine Guns 1900-1941
| Designation | Type | Manufacturer | Cartridge | Capacity/Feed Type | Action | Weight (lbs) | Length OA (in) | Rate of Fire (RPM) | Muzzle Velocity (Ft/s) | Effective Range (yds) | Dates of Use | Photos & More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1917 Lewis | Light Machine Gun | Savage Arms | .30-06 Springfield | 47/pan magazine | Gas, rotating open bolt | 28 | 50.5 | 600-800 | 2440 | 880 | 1917-1945 | TBA |
| M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle | Light Machine Gun | Colt/Winchester | .30-06 Springfield | 20/detachable box magazine | Gas, rising bolt lock | 15.98 | 47 | 500-650 | 2822 | 100-1500 | 1918-1945 | TBA |
| Mount Mark/Mod | Bore Size/Caliber | Weight w/mount (lbs) | Length OA (in) | Elevation (deg) | Range at elevation | Muzzle Velocity (fps) | Rate of Fire (RPM) | Ammo type/weight complete (lbs) | Bursting Charge for Common Type (lbs) | Submarine classes used on | Photos & More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3"/23 | ~1000 | 77.05 | -15 to +65 | 5000@9.47 | 1650 | 8-9 | Fixed/16.5 | .28 | L, M, O, S-1 | TBA |
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3"/50 | 5400 | 164 | -20 to +30 | 4500@4.3 | 2700 | 15-20 | Fixed/24 | 1.27 | R, Salmon/Sargo | TBA |
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