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Steve Guthrie

18-01-21 23:50

Recuperator rope?

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Good Evening

Anyone know the reason for the rope wound around the recuperator on the 105 on this RCA M7 Priest, just prior to D-Day? I've gotten lots of suggestions, everything from protecting the recuperator from shell fragments, storage, to the idea of soaking the rope with water to help keep the barrel cool. I now am seeing photos of a similar setup on WW1 18 pounders.

Anyone?

Steve

rob love

19-01-21 03:44

Soak in water to cool during rapid fire.

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