The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was a medium-caliber naval gun used as the primary armament on a number of French destroyers during World War II.
Description The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was a built up construction with a Welin breech block. These guns were carried in low-angle single turrets on destroyers.Campbell, Naval Weapons of WWII, p.302.
Ammunition Ammunition was of Separate loading QF ammunition type. The cartridge case was and with a propellant charge weighed .
The gun was able to fire: Semi Armour-Piercing - High Explosive - Illumination - UnknownThe 130 mm/40 (5.1") Model 1919 at Naval Weapons.Com
Naval Service
Ship classes that carried the Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 include: Bourrasque-class destroyers Chacal-class destroyers
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External links http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR_51-40_m1919.php