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This page give selected tablulated data of the main Nordenfelt guns used by the Royal Navy in the 1800s. For more information see references [N1] gunnery Manual 1885, the Maniual of the 1 inch Nordenfelt [N2] or Nordenfelts own sales brochure, [N3].
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Barrels |
Weight of gun |
Extreme length |
Width across trunnions |
Hoppers |
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No. |
Length |
Handle |
Cartridges in column |
Total cartridges on gun |
Upper |
Lower |
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Forward |
Back |
Weight empty |
Weight filled |
Weight Empty |
Weight filled |
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|
inches |
lbs |
inches |
inches |
inches |
|
|
lbs. |
lbs. |
lbs. |
lbs. |
1 |
26 |
13 |
36 |
37 |
2.0 |
15 |
30 |
2.5 |
4.3 |
2.9 |
4.7 |
2 |
26 |
36 |
39.5 |
44 |
5.75 |
15 |
60 |
3.0 |
6.6 |
5.0 |
8.6 |
3 |
26 |
56 |
39.5 |
44 |
7.0 |
13 |
78 |
4.5 |
9.2 |
6.7 |
12.4 |
5 |
26 |
120 |
41.5 |
45 |
9.5 |
10 |
100 |
5.0 |
11.0 |
8.5 |
14.5 |
7 |
26 |
138 |
41.5 |
45 |
9.5 |
10 |
140 |
7.5 |
15.9 |
13.0 |
21.4 |
10 |
32-37 |
232 |
48.5 - 53.5 |
52-57 |
18.5 |
10 |
200 |
11.0 |
23.0 |
18.0 |
30.0 |
12 |
280 |
18.5 |
10 |
240 |
13.0 |
27.4 |
20.0 |
34.4 |
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Table showing Dimensions and Particulars of Nordenfelt Rifle-calibre Machine Guns [N3]
Barrels |
Weight of gun |
Rifling |
Extreme length |
Width across trunnions |
Hoppers |
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No. |
Length |
Nature |
No. of grooves |
Twist in calibres |
Handle forward |
Handle back |
Cartridges per column |
Weight Empty |
Weight filled |
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inches |
lbs |
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|
inches |
inches |
inches |
|
lbs. |
lbs. |
2 |
35.5 and 42.6 |
124 |
Increasing |
11 |
1 in 30 |
50.3 and 57.4 |
56.3 and 64.4 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
34 |
4 |
425.5 |
Uniform |
11 |
1 in 35 |
57 |
65 |
20.1 |
10 |
20 |
48 |
|
5 |
526 |
Uniform |
11 |
1 in 35 |
57 |
65 |
20.1 |
10 |
22 |
57 |
|
4 (m) |
46 |
504 |
Increasing |
11 |
1 in 20 |
69 |
76.5 |
22 |
10 |
22 |
50 |
1 (h) |
60.5 |
224 |
" |
11 |
1 in 30 |
66.7 |
76.5 |
6.5 |
None |
None |
None |
2 (h) |
60.5 |
504 |
" |
11 |
1 in 30 |
76.8 |
80.8 |
18.4 |
10 |
24 |
50.0 |
Table showing Dimensions and Particulars of 1" Nordenfelt Machine Guns [N3]
In addition to the 1" anti-torpedo boat guns described in this web site, Nordenfelt also designed a number of heavier versions that fired more powerful ammunition. He produced a medium version of the 4-barrel 1 inch machine gun and heavy one- and two-barrel guns, and these are indicated in the table by the suffixes (m) and (h). [N3], 1884
Bullet |
Weight |
Cartridge |
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Description |
Weight |
Length |
Powder charge |
cartridge case |
Length |
Weight |
|
oz. |
inches |
oz. |
oz. |
inches |
oz. |
Anti-torpedo boat gun |
7.2 |
2.67 |
1.54 |
2.5 |
5.0 |
11.21 |
Medium gun |
9.0 |
3.05 |
3.0 |
3.75 |
5.75 |
15.75 |
Heavy single-barrel gun |
9.74 |
3.4 |
5.5 |
4.5 |
6.8 |
19.74 |
Gun |
Muzzle |
300 yards |
500 yards |
1000 yards |
1500 yards |
2000 yards |
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Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
|
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
ft/sec |
ft-tons |
|
Anti-Torpedo boat gun |
1550 |
9.6 |
1164 |
5.4 |
1014 |
4.1 |
810 |
2.6 |
666 |
1.8 |
546 |
1.2 |
Heavy single-barrel gun |
2010 |
21.7 |
1637 |
14.4 |
1418 |
10.8 |
1038 |
5.8 |
870 |
4.1 |
748 |
3.0 |
Barrels |
Weight of gun |
Rifling |
Extreme length |
Width across trunnions |
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No. |
Calibre (weight of common shell) |
Extreme length |
Nature |
No. of grooves |
Twist in calibres |
Handle - forward |
Handle - backwards |
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inches |
inches |
lbs |
|
|
|
inches |
inches |
inches |
1 L |
1.25 (0.89 lbs) |
45 |
112 |
Uniform |
10 |
1 in 30 |
51.5 |
61.5 |
8.0 |
2 L |
1.25 (0.89 lbs) |
45 |
448 |
Uniform |
10 |
1 in 30 |
51.5 |
56.3 |
18.25 |
1 H |
1.25 (1.25 lbs) |
60 |
179 |
Increasing |
10 |
1 in 27 |
66.3 |
76.0 |
7.4 |
1 M |
1.5 |
33 |
157 |
Increasing |
12 |
1 in 30 |
40.0 |
50.0 |
8.2 |
1 L |
1.5 (1.38 lbs) |
47 |
179 |
Uniform |
12 |
1 in 30 |
53.5 |
63.5 |
8.2 |
2 L |
1.5 (1.38 lbs) |
47 |
560 |
Uniform |
12 |
1 in 30 |
65.0 |
73.0 |
16.0 |
1 M |
1.5 (1.38 lbs) |
49 |
290 |
Increasing |
12 |
1 in 26 |
57.0 |
67.0 |
10.8 |
1 H |
1.5 (1.75 lbs) |
61 |
358 |
Increasing |
12 |
1 in 26 |
68.3 |
74.3 |
11.4 |
The guns are divided into three categories - L Light, H Heavy and M Mountain guns. Mountain guns could be broken down into loads that can be carried by a mule (maximum 200 lbs), one mule carrying the gun and cross head, a second the trail and wheels, while others carry the ammunition.
Barrels |
Weight of gun |
Rifling |
Extreme length |
Width across trunnions |
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No. |
Calibre (weight of common shell) |
Extreme length |
Nature |
No. of grooves |
Twist in calibres |
Handle - forward |
Handle - backwards |
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inches |
inches |
lbs |
|
|
|
inches |
inches |
inches |
1 M |
1.65 (2.5 lbs) |
51 |
190 |
Uniform |
12 |
1 in 30 |
57.8 |
65.8 |
7.75 |
1 |
1.65 (2.5 lbs) |
60 |
336 |
Increasing |
15 |
1 in 27 |
67.7 |
73.7 |
10.9 |
1 L |
1.85 (3 lbs) |
52 |
358 |
" |
16 |
1 in 27 |
58.9 |
66.9 |
9.6 |
1 H |
1.85 (3 lbs) |
79 |
582 |
" |
16 |
1 in 36 |
89.0 |
97.0 |
23.6 |
1 |
2.0 (5 lbs) |
66 |
672 |
" |
17 |
1 in 35 |
76.5 |
86.5 |
13.2 |
1 |
2.2 (6 lbs) |
79 |
616 |
" |
18 |
1 in 26 |
89.0 |
98.0 |
12.6 |
1 |
2.45 (7 lbs) |
83 |
784 |
" |
22 |
1 in 27 |
91.8 |
100.8 |
13.5 |
Table giving dimensions and particulars of Nordenfelt heavy shell guns. The guns are divided into three categories - L Light, H Heavy and M Mountain guns. Mountain guns could be broken down into loads that can be carried by a mule (maximum 200 lbs), one mule carrying the gun and cross head, a second the trail and wheels, while others carry the ammunition.
Table indicating the various 1 inch cartridges and projectiles [N3]
Performance of 1 inch solid bullets [N3] corrected.
Characteristics of Nordenfelt Light Single-Barrel Shell Guns [n3]
Characteristics of Nordenfelt Heavy Single-Barrel Shell Guns [N3]