Original Model British 18th Century 24 Pounder Cannon with Carriage Made Using 19th Century Pistol Barrel
Item Description
Original Item: Only one available. This is a wonderful little model cannon, based on an 18th Century British 24 Pounder made in 1770. There is a partly torn photograph tacked to the right side of the carriage, which shows the cannon this model was based on:
THESE 24 POUNDER GUNS WERE
CAST IN ENGLAND IN 1770.
MONOGRAM OF GEORGE THE 3RD
FROM THE WOOLWICH ARSENAL
Presented by the British Government
1910
There is also a small No. 42 tag on it, which we are not sure the meaning of, but it could mean that this was part of a series of model cannons made at some point, using old flintlock and/or percussion barrels. It definitely shows a relatively high level of construction, and many of the parts look to be factory made, so this was not made by a hobbyist just throwing things together.
Very interesting and full of research and display potential!
Specifications (Barrel):-
Year of Manufacture: 19th Century
Bore Diameter: 0.55"
Ammunition Type: Ball & Powder
Overall Length: 9 7/8 inches
Width at Trunion: 5 1/4 inches
Ignition Type: Touch Hole
Feed System: Muzzle Loaded
Specifications (Carriage):-
Overall length: 7 3/4 inches
Width of Carriage Base: 2 1/8 inches
Wheelbase: 5 1/4"
Width at axles: 4 1/8 inches
Specifications (Combined):-
Overall Length: 11 3/8"
Overall Height: 5"
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This product is not available for shipping in US state(s)
New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
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