US Navy Museum - Cannons / 17 Hotchkiss 37mm Auto Loading Gun
Bill Maloney
2/22/2008

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17 Hotchkiss 37mm Auto Loading Gun

17 Hotchkiss 37mm Auto Loading Gun

US 37mm Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon

Caliber: 37mm
Action: Gatling Gun Action - Hand Cranked
Muzzle Velocity: 1,450fps
Range: 2,000 yards
Weight of Round - 1.5 lbs
Rate of fire : 40 rounds per minute
Barrel Length: 29 inches
Weight Towed: 1,000lbs
Year Built: 1872