muzzle loading![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The muzzle characterized all nonportable firearms such as cannon and mortar.
astragal ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The moldings used to join the various sections of the barrel together.
trunnion ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Cylindrical piece used to rest the barrel on the carriage and to pivot it when setting up the shot.
wheel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
cheek ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The sides of the muzzle loading carriage.
wedge ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to adjust and secure the barrel in a specific firing position.
muzzle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Opening through which the projectile left the barrel.
chase ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part between the muzzle and the second reinforce.
second reinforce ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part between the first reinforce and the chase and next to the trunnions.
first reinforce ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The thickest part of the barrel where the powder charge exploded.
vent ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Opening in the barrel for igniting the powder charge.
base ring ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Molding around the back end of the barrel.
carriage ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Base of the barrel that was used to aim and move the cannon.
barrel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Cylindrical tube used to fire projectiles.