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Unread 03-22-2016, 06:11 PM   #1
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Looks like a Gato Class sub 3/50 deck gun.
...???...The site I found with 3"/50 stated it was for 50 cal MGs...This gun has a 3" bore...

I was tempted to sit in one of the seats and see if I could traverse it, but I chickened out...
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...???...The site I found with 3"/50 stated it was for 50 cal MGs...This gun has a 3" bore...

I was tempted to sit in one of the seats and see if I could traverse it, but I chickened out...
It's a 3"bore 50 calibers barrel length. My guess you've found the wrong site, try Wikipedia.

Edit. I just checked Wikipedia, the Gatos did indeed use them. Many other crafts too.
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