Thread: 40mm Bofors gun operation mechanism question
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Old 19-10-06, 17:47
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Originally posted by Godwin Hampton
As you said, the rounds ( cartridge + shell ) are in clips of four, each round locked by a spring-loaded hook at the base. Godwin
This shows the retaining claw in the open and closed position:
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