The ammunition-chest is made of steel plate and carries 300 rounds in two compartments, one of which holds 100 rounds packed in ten steel feed-cases ready for rapid firing.
The limber carries the following implements: A set of intrenching-tools, axe, water-bucket, traction-rope, cushions for seats, etc.
THE CAISSON.
| Light. | Heavy. | ||
| Weight with limber empty | Lbs. | 1430 | 2409 |
| Weight with limber loaded | " | 3091 | 4356 |
| Number of rounds | 1100 | 1100 |
Fig. 85.
The caisson ([Fig. 85]) consists of the limber, which is identical with the gun-limber, and the caisson-body, carrying two ammunition-chests similar to those of the limber. It is of steel and iron, with brakes like those on the carriage. There are two foot-boards, and it has arrangements for carrying the spare wheel, intrenching-tools, spare pole, single-trees, and other accessories.
RANGE TABLE FOR LIGHT FIELD-PIECE.
Angle of jump, 4′. Charge, 2.8 oz. Mean weight of projectile, 1 lb. Initial velocity, 1319 ft.-sec.