If you are talking about the coils that parallel the gun barrel, those are for recoil. You wouldn't want a hard-mounted gun on the sub deck, since it would pull out of its mounting location after a few shots. The springs absorb the barrel as it "slides" along its carriage. The springs help cushion the shock from the gun explosion, and then pull the barrel back into position for the next shot.
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