The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This weapon was mounted in a CAC Sabre and was developed on the gas operated revolver principle. This particular weapon has been sectioned for instructional purposes and mounted on a display stand. An electric motor also rotates the breech in this display. The weapon is made from metal and the barrel and receiver are painted matt black. The barrel and operating mechanism are sectioned and outlined with matt red paint. The cabinet containing the electric motor has a stippled gloss green finish. An electric power cord is provided to operate the gun mechanism using mains power. The number 4374 is impressed into the breech housing while the number 416 is also embossed on the casing.
The ADEN cannon sectioned simulator was used by the Royal Australian Air Force as an instructional device for training armourers on the functioning of the 30 millimeter ADEN cannon which were used as aircraft armament on Australian manufactured Sabre fighter aircraft.
Bushmaster M242 25 millimeter sectioned chain gun barrel. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is fluted. The barrel is sectioned at the muzzle and at the rear of the breach chamber. The muzzle
The M2A2 105 millimetre howitzer is a general purpose, towed, light field artillery weapon which consists of a barrel, recoil mechanism and carriage. The barrel consists of a tube assembly, breech rin
German Mauser 87 mm muzzle loading trench mortar made from steel. The barrel is smoothbore and is clamped to a rack which can be elevated and depressed. The breech has the firing mechanism attached.
Mortar bipod for 81 mm Model 35 mortar. The bipod is made from tubular steel. The bipod is designed to be folded for transportation. The range scale is attached to the barrel jacket. The bipod is pain
L5 105 mm Pack Howitzer with shield. Ammunition obturation. Vertical sliding breech action. Barrel has a multi-baffled brake. Arc and pinion elevating mechanism with worm and wormwheel. Firing mecha
127 mm (5 inch) artillery piece with screw-operated horizontally moving breech block. The Gun is mounted on a steel carriage composed of two plate sections joined with rivetted transoms. The carriag
