WEAPONS USED BY EACH SIDE
By: Vanessa Curiel
For the 20th century’s first war, there were no airplanes, submarines, nor tanks. The primary rifle for the Russian infantry was the Bolt action Mosin-Nagant 7.62mm model 1891 rifle. The primary rifle used by the japanese infantryman was the bolt action arisaka 6.5 mm model 1897 rife. Both sides used various artillery, mortars, siege guns, and machine guns. The Russian and Japanese which fought at the battle of Yellow Sea in 1904, and the Battle of Tsushima in 1905, had 12” guns as their primary armament. 8” and 6” guns as their secondary armament; mostly for defense against torpedo attacks.
The majority of the guns in the Russian service are made at Obukhoff Works- the balance comes from canet. The Russian Naval rifle is the Mouzin model 1891. This weapon is to be eventually replaced by the Lee Straight pull, probably the best used in the United States. Its remarkable for its initial velocity. Obukoff guns are generally noticeable in that their energy per ton in relatively a little less than that of foregin pieces.
They are made very strong and the the Russians are proud of Obukoff Guns are noticeable In that their energy per ton Is relatively a little less than that of foreign pieces: They are made very strong, and the Russians are proud of the fact that none have ever burst. The Russian service torpedo is of the whitehead type. It is made at Obukhoff and at the Loesner Factory, St. Petersburg. Between them, these two establishments turn out about 50 torpedos yearly.
Kyo-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, cavalry, and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and World War II. This style of manting was used from 1882 until 1945. Like shin-gunto, a great variety of quality in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. Many types are found in the scabbards of kyu-gunto swords, including chromed metal, lacquered wood or leather covered wood with brass fixtures. Any style scabbard may have a leather field cover. These swords with elongated hilts and mekugi are more likely to have hand forged blades, while the swords lacking mekugi generally are machine made and may have chromed blades.
The majority of the guns in the Russian service are made at Obukhoff Works- the balance comes from canet. The Russian Naval rifle is the Mouzin model 1891. This weapon is to be eventually replaced by the Lee Straight pull, probably the best used in the United States. Its remarkable for its initial velocity. Obukoff guns are generally noticeable in that their energy per ton in relatively a little less than that of foregin pieces.
They are made very strong and the the Russians are proud of Obukoff Guns are noticeable In that their energy per ton Is relatively a little less than that of foreign pieces: They are made very strong, and the Russians are proud of the fact that none have ever burst. The Russian service torpedo is of the whitehead type. It is made at Obukhoff and at the Loesner Factory, St. Petersburg. Between them, these two establishments turn out about 50 torpedos yearly.
Kyo-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, cavalry, and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and World War II. This style of manting was used from 1882 until 1945. Like shin-gunto, a great variety of quality in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. Many types are found in the scabbards of kyu-gunto swords, including chromed metal, lacquered wood or leather covered wood with brass fixtures. Any style scabbard may have a leather field cover. These swords with elongated hilts and mekugi are more likely to have hand forged blades, while the swords lacking mekugi generally are machine made and may have chromed blades.
The weapons used in the war
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