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Q.F.

American  

abbreviation

  1. quick-firing.


QF British  

abbreviation

  1. quick-firing

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It consists of several lines of batteries for Q.F. guns and howitzers in cupolas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various

At the date of the outbreak of hostilities the modern armament of the field artillery was as follows:— 6 Creusot Q.F.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office

It has a protected armament, but this, which consists only of four small Q.F. guns in cupolas, is for its own defence, and not to take part in the artillery duel.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various

The weapons used are B.L. or Q.F. howitzers on field carriages; the calibre varies from about 4 to 5 in.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

Armstrong Guns 9-pr., with 1,300 rounds,1 Krupp Q.F.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office