The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber is suddenly invigorated with energy to start afresh. Margot picks up the gun to defend her husband, trying to save him in the face of danger. For once in their lives, husband and wife are both on the same side, shooting at the same bull. It is tragically ironic, of course, as she kills the man she is trying to save, but such is Hemingway’s commentary on life. The good things we gain are the sweetest, and the most short-lived. A third interpretation of Margot’s shot is that she is trying to regain dominance over her husband by killing the
152 mm /53 Italian naval gun Models 1926 and 1929 was able to fire: Surviving examples of Model 1929 guns salvaged from the Cruiser Raimondo Montecuccoli are located at the "Città della Domenica" theme and amusement park near Perugia, in Italy. 152 mm /53 Italian naval gun Models 1926 and 1929 The 152 mm /53 Model 1926–1929 were built for the Italian Navy in the years before World War II. These guns were used on all Condottieri-class light cruisers except the "Duca degli Abruzzi-class". The Model 1926 was designed and manufactured by Ansaldo, while the Model 1929 was manufactured by OTO Melara. Although both models of gun were similar in