Tonight we cover the parts of the often overlooked and forgotten Limber.
#1 The Axle - this is the wooden part in which the axle tree is placed.
#2 The Hounds - these are piece of wood which connect the body of the axle to the splinter bar, and the ammunition chest sit on.
#3 The Fork - this is for hitching the wheel horses, which is done by means of a pole yoke.
#4 The Pole - serves for hitching the wheel horses with a pole yoke.
#5 The Splinter Bar - this serves for the hitching of wheel horses with trace hooks.
#6 The Foot Boards - these are screwed to hounds and forks and are used by the cannoneers when on the limber.
#7 The Pintle Hook - placed on the back of the limber axletree. This is what unites the limber to the carriage.
#8 The Pole Prop - is used to support the limber when the horses are not hitched.
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