Mike Dobrzelecki submitted this excellent set of close-up images of the 3"/23 caliber Poole deck gun on display at the National Museum of the US Navy at the Washington Navy Yard.

The Poole gun was the standard deck gun used on submarine chasers in WWI.

Photo Set - click to view large versions
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