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  1. 07-21-2015 12:59 AM #6
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    Good question. Been a while since I studied up one Iowa class BB's but IIRC the Mk.7 gun barrels weren't a one piece deal. They had a liner that was replaced once shot out. Due to the type propellant used during WWII barrel life was only 290 rounds. One good pre-invasion shore bombardment and off they went to Pearl for new liners I reckon.
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