Videos tagged with Steam Power

The Armstrong 100-ton gun, the largest muzzle-loading cannon ever built, was a response to Italian naval ambitions in the late 19th century. Despite its immense size and power, capable of firing a 2,000-pound shell with a 450-pound black powder charge, its service life was cut short by the invention of smokeless powder. The gun's operation relied on a sophisticated steam-powered hydraulic system for loading, rotation, and elevation, showcasing advanced engineering for its era.

This NRA News segment, "Curator's Corner: Steampunk Guns," features NRA National Firearms Museum Senior Curator Doug Wicklund discussing a new exhibit. The exhibit explores the concept of "Steampunk Guns," which blends Victorian-era steam power aesthetics with modern technological elements. The discussion highlights the creative fusion of historical inspiration and contemporary firearm design.