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Originally Posted by Magnus
How is the mechanism that is the equivalent to the striker of an ordinary bolt configured?
I donīt understand how the mechanism works because of the movements of the breech and loading mechanisms.
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The mechanism is almost exactly the same. The only difference is in the striker - instead of hitting the percussion cap a heavy blow, it strikes it more gently and is wired up so that the contact completes an electrical circuit and ignites the primer.
There was some use of German-made guns in various countries after WW2. The one survivor is the MG 151/20. It was used by France as a helicopter gun into the 1970s (it is small and light for a 20mm) and is still made in South Africa, as the Vektor GA-1. This one is percussion primed, however.
George is correct that the Mauser MK 213 was the basis for all revolver cannon developed since, including the Aden, DEFA/GIAT, Oerlikon KCA, US M39 and Mauser BK 27. Lots of info in the 'Flying Guns' book series - details on my website
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