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The '''Haphu musket''' ({{wp|Vietnamese language|Quenminese}}: ''Súng hỏa mai Hà Phú'') was a {{wp|musket}} utilized by [[Quenmin]]ese heavy during the [[Lận Dynasty]]. It features a {{wp|miquelet lock}} and a retractable, ready-to-use cartridge. Of its {{wp|breechloader|breechloading}} system, the retractable cartridge proved to be a unique mechanism, as it virtually eliminated the use of the ramrod to secure the {{wp|musket ball}} in the barrel. Though, a ramrod was used for backup. | The '''Haphu musket''' ({{wp|Vietnamese language|Quenminese}}: ''Súng hỏa mai Hà Phú'') was a {{wp|musket}} utilized by [[Quenmin]]ese heavy during the [[Lận Dynasty]]. It features a {{wp|miquelet lock}} and a retractable, ready-to-use cartridge. Of its {{wp|breechloader|breechloading}} system, the retractable cartridge proved to be a unique mechanism, as it virtually eliminated the use of the ramrod to secure the {{wp|musket ball}} in the barrel. Though, a ramrod was used for backup. | ||
Although it was designed for light infantry and despite its advantages, it was redacted due to the expensive cost of manufacturing and of cumbersome issues originating from its loading mechanism. However, it was still used for | Although it was designed to be a standard issue musket for light infantry and despite its advantages, it was redacted due to the expensive cost of manufacturing and of cumbersome issues originating from its loading mechanism. However, it was still used for hunting for privileged clans, in the naval forces and a select few light infantry troops called the [[Ground Bat Troops]], which specialize in reconnaissance, ambush and concealment. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:53, 10 August 2019
| Haphu musket Hà Phu musket | |
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| Type | Breechloading Miquelet Musket |
| Place of origin |  Lận Dynasty (Quenmin) |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1727 – 1858 |
| Used by | Lận Dynasty |
| Wars | Eleventh Cham-Quenminese War, Chhet Sorya's Rebellion, War of Hà Quyết Thắng, Maharat War , War of Lạc Phương Thi, Third Quenminese Anarchy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Imperial Ministry for Arms Manufacturing, Hà Phu Arsenal |
| Unit cost | ? |
| Produced | 1727 – 1855 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 57 in (1,400 mm) |
| Barrel length | 35 in (890 mm) |
| Cartridge | Retractable cartridge, musket ball |
| Caliber | .679 |
| Barrels | Smoothbore |
| Action | Miquelet lock, Single-shot |
| Rate of fire | User dependent; Usually 3 rounds a minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 300 m/s (980 ft/s)-310 m/s (1,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 115 m (126 yd) |
| Maximum firing range | 200 m (220 yd) |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded |
| References | |
The Haphu musket (Quenminese: Súng hỏa mai Hà Phú) was a musket utilized by Quenminese heavy during the Lận Dynasty. It features a miquelet lock and a retractable, ready-to-use cartridge. Of its breechloading system, the retractable cartridge proved to be a unique mechanism, as it virtually eliminated the use of the ramrod to secure the musket ball in the barrel. Though, a ramrod was used for backup.
Although it was designed to be a standard issue musket for light infantry and despite its advantages, it was redacted due to the expensive cost of manufacturing and of cumbersome issues originating from its loading mechanism. However, it was still used for hunting for privileged clans, in the naval forces and a select few light infantry troops called the Ground Bat Troops, which specialize in reconnaissance, ambush and concealment.