Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. weapon components
7. projectile weapon components
8. firearm components

Narrower term/s

• pedestal mountings
• block mountings

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices or assemblies of devices designed to support artillery and heavy small arms such as machine guns. They range from simple tripods to complex supporting, pivoting, and elevating mechanisms on gun carriages.