The 6-inch Armstrong disappearing gun which occupied pits one and two of Fort Lytton

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TitleThe 6-inch Armstrong disappearing gun which occupied pits one and two of Fort LyttonDescriptionThe Armstrong guns could fire a 100 pound (45 kg) shell over a distance of nearly 13 km. They were designed so that they could be hidden while being loaded, with the gun visible only for the few seconds required to fire it. The weapon recoiled back into its recess for reloading. When not in use the gun was protected by an overhead shield. This photograph was taken in 2004.Date2004PhotographerBudgen, Edward J.CollectorBudgen, Edward J.Record typePhotographFormat typeDigitalOriginal format colourColour

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Geo coords^[1]Geo address160,South Street,Lytton,4178,Australia Last edited by: Barbara Freeman

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CollectionCaboolture Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceLytton (Qld.)PersonBudgen, Edward J.Subject (keywords)historic sitesfortificationsmilitary & war structures & sitesbatteries (guns)artillery

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Access restrictionsRestrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number CLPC-P0001] High resolution copies are unavailable for this image. For permission to use this image for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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The 6-inch Armstrong disappearing gun which occupied pits one and two of Fort Lytton