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Whitworth gun
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What's The Definition Of Whitworth gun?Synonyms | Synonyms for Whitworth gun: Related Terms | Find terms related to Whitworth gun: See Also | Whitworth gun In Webster's Dictionary \Whit"worth gun`\ (Gun.)
A form of rifled cannon and small arms invented by Sir Joseph
Whitworth, of Manchester, England.
Note: In Mr. Whitworth's system, the bore of the gun has a
polygonal section, and the twist is rapid. The ball,
which is pointed in front, is made to fit the bore
accurately, and is very much elongated, its length
being about three and one half times as great as its
diameter. --H. L. Scott.
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