Saluting Howitzer
Item Name Code (INC) 21621
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A weapon with the physical appearance and most of the characteristics of a HOWITZER (as modified), but designed only for ceremonial use for firing salutes. The cannon, breech mechanism and/or the firing mechanism are provided with a safety device to chamber and fire only a blank artillery or blank shotgun cartridge.
Additional Information for Saluting Howitzer
A saluting howitzer is a type of artillery piece that is specifically designed for ceremonial purposes, such as military parades, funerals, and other formal events. It is used to fire blank rounds or saluting cartridges, which produce a loud noise and a visible muzzle flash, but do not project a projectile. The purpose of a saluting howitzer is to honor and pay tribute to important individuals or events.
Saluting howitzers are typically smaller and lighter than operational artillery pieces, and they are often mounted on carriages or platforms that allow for easy transportation and maneuverability. They are usually fired in a series of shots, known as a gun salute, with the number of shots fired depending on the rank or significance of the person or event being honored.
In addition to their ceremonial role, saluting howitzers may also be used for training purposes, allowing artillery crews to practice their firing drills and procedures without the need for live ammunition.
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