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French Colonel Invents Quiet Smoke-free Gun Device
Colonel Humbert of the French Army unveils an appliance that eliminates noise and flame from gun discharges. Tested on cannon and rifles, the device pauses gas exit with a shutter and small vents, suppressing recoil and allowing near silent, smoke-free firing. The Ministry of War has adopted the invention and may apply it to large cannons while keeping future improvements secret.
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Humbert
Col. Humbert
Berrel
Cel. Humbert
Utter
Ministry of War
Committee of Artillery