 Naval Gun Carriage (Top View) The Neuse was armed with two 6.4" Brooke rifles, which would have been mounted on swiveling carriages like this one. |
 6.4" Brooke Rifle (Double Banded) Stationed at opposite ends of the casemate, the Neuse's Brooke rifles were capable of firing straight fore and aft, at 90-degree broadsides, and at 45-degree angles fore and aft. |