31432 - Light Artillery Limber First Legion-Stalingrad Russians Virginia in June of 1861

Virginia in June of 1861 and initially served with “Stonewall” Jackson

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There are two types

would adopt it in 1965)

31432 - Light Artillery Limber First Legion-Stalingrad Russians Virginia in June of 1861Light Artillery Limber Typically to move a gun, a 6 horse team was harnessed in pairs to a wood and iron limber resting on two wheels. The frame of the limber held a wooden ammunition chest containing a number rounds and the necessary tools to prepare and fire the ammunition. Once a gun was unhitched and positioned for firing, the limber and horses were normally positioned approximately six yards behind the gun depending on the terrain. A fully loaded