Talk:Parrott rifle

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[edit] Missing info

The grid I put together uses the Union versions of the Parrott Rifles (since there were far fewer Confederate ones, and they were not nearly as standardized). I am missing size/weight, munitions, and crew size info on several guns. Anyone have that info?

Also, any additional info that should be included in the box that isn't (or vice-versa)? Thanks! --BizMgr (talk) 19:26, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gutenburg eBooks?

"The range and accuracy of the rifles startled the world. A 30-pounder (4.2-inch) Parrott had an amazing carry of 8,453 yards with 80-pound" from Artillery Through the Ages: A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Albert Manucy, U.S. National Park Service as recorded at Bored.com/ebooks. This is a great piece of info, but I can't seem to verify it. I'm having trouble navigating the Gutenburg FTP listed at the end of that article to locate (and verify) the original. Anyone more savvy at it? Thanks! --BizMgr (talk) 20:08, 18 January 2008 (UTC)