Gyratory gun

Gyratory gun

Gyratory gun is a kind of small front loading gun, which belongs to the smallest type of front loading gun. Generally, the length is not more than one meter and the diameter is not more than 3.5 cm. Generally used on ships, as a weapon to kill crew, usually loaded with grape or small projectiles. A rotatable device is installed under the barrel, and a wooden handle is generally installed at the tail of the barrel. It can be installed in most areas of the ship, mainly on the side of the ship. After the device, the gun body can be rotated through the handle. Gyratory gun has a wide range of fire, and a short range. The muzzle is usually adjusted to face the gunner during loading. The revolver gun is light and can be disassembled and moved to another place for installation at any time. It is often installed in the weak fire area at the stern of the ship to prevent boarding. It's usually used in string warfare at sea and sometimes on land.

Basic function

In the Naval Weapons of Napoleon, there is a detailed record of the gyratory gun: the gyratory gun can fire 0.75 pound bullets, or a small group of assembled bullets, which can create a devastating barrage of bullets in a short range. Generally at sea, when two ships approach, they kill and injure the crew and Gunners on the enemy's armor plate. Gyratory cannons can't be used to break through the deck, they can only cause damage to close range personnel. The gunner can adjust the design direction through the handle at the tail of the gun, so the gyratory gun has a larger firing range and can rotate flexibly.

In general, the gyratory gun is installed in the weak fire area of the ship's tail to supplement the fire defects. Because it has the advantage of fast loading and unloading, sometimes loading and unloading is carried out according to the situation of the enemy boarding the ship after the battle starts, so that the other side does not know where our firepower advantage is.

World influence

Gyrotron was first used in Europe, and later spread to the Middle East and Asia. In the Middle East and South Asia, the use of revolver guns in land warfare is very popular. It is also widely used in East Asia. China got the revolver gun from Europe in 1520, then North Korea began to equip the revolver gun in 1560. In the war of Japan's invasion of Korea (16th century), the Korean Navy used revolver guns to attack Japanese sailors. The gyratory gun is easy to carry and can be used as an auxiliary weapon for small troops. In 1804, Captain Lewis of the United States carried a revolver gun when he was surveying the West.

Extended use

Camel gun

In the Middle East, the revolver gun is placed on the camel's back and used in road war, which is called camel revolver gun. Camel gun was first used in Egypt. After the Ottoman Empire conquered Egypt, they immediately used this weapon in their own army and played a great role in land war. It is said that the Egyptians saw the revolver gun from the caravel sailing ship in Europe, and believed that this kind of weapon could be used in land war. The camel was then equipped with a revolver gun. During the war between the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Safavid Empire, this kind of weapon was mastered by the Persians. After that, the weapon was spread to other areas of central and South Asia by Persians.

Non war use

Gyrotrons were later used in whaling as well. Whaling ships are usually equipped with revolver guns to shoot harpoons for whaling. The revolver is sometimes used as a salute.

Gyratory guns in the Opium War

Gyratory gun is a kind of gun used by the British fleet to attack Xiamen in the Opium War. In 1841, the first gun officially declared war between China and Britain was launched in Xiamen (the unofficial declaration of war was in Humen, Guangdong). Because the fort in Xiamen was one of the strongest coastal defense fort in China at that time, and it had shelled British warships before, and was praised by the emperor, the British believed that attacking Xiamen Fort could destroy the morale of the Chinese army. At that time, Henry pudingcha was appointed as minister extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, sole minister plenipotentiary and general supervisor of business in China. In the name of British Queen plenipotentiary, he sent a note to Fujian navy commander to surrender. When he was refused, the British Army immediately launched an attack. When the British ships and small rowboats attacked Xiamen port, they were equipped with small caliber guns.

Philippine bronze revolver landaka

1830

The bronze revolver landaka can be used on land or at sea, ranging in length from 20 inches to 7 feet. It is generally small and is mainly used in important ceremonies to show respect. In Borneo, landaka symbolizes high status and wealth. They can even be used as currency. From the decoration of the gun body, we can see that it was greatly influenced by Europe and China at that time.

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