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Account of the Battle of Bull Run, 1861
1861-Battle of Bull Run-Page 37.
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13 pounder: a cannon that shoots a 13 pound cannon- ball. "rifle guns" Cannons that have spiral grooves etched into the gun barrel. This gives the cannon ball a spin as it leaves the barrel for more accuracy. "smooth bore" An older style cannon without the grooves.
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13 pounder: a cannon that shoots a 13 pound cannon- ball. "rifle guns" Cannons that have spiral grooves etched into the gun barrel. This gives the cannon ball a spin as it leaves the barrel for more accuracy. "smooth bore" An older style cannon without the grooves.
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