NAPOLEON CANNON, U.S. CIVIL WAR, 12-POUNDER, 1:16
NAPOLEON CANNON, MODEL 1857, 12-POUNDER
Guns of History by Model Shipways � Precision Cast Metal Parts
1:16 SCALE U.S. CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY
MDeveloped in France for Emperor Napoleon III in the 1850s, the bronze smoothbore 12-pounder became the most popular gun of the American Civil War. The Napoleon was light enough to be easily maneuverable and heavy enough to destroy field fortifications almost a mile away.
Firing solid shot, spherical case and canister, the Napoleon Cannon was also extremely versatile. By mid-1863 nearly 40% of all field artillery pieces of each army were Napoleons. The Union had over 1,000 Napoleon Cannons in its arsenal and the Confederacy over 600.
� Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
� Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
� Authentically detailed cannon barrel
� One-piece ready to assemble wheels
� Clearly written illustrated instructions
� Easy to build - assembly and painting time 5-10 hours
Entry Level � Guns of History Cannon Kit No. MS4003
Length 8-1/4" � Width 4" � Height 3-1/2"
Weight 1 lb. � Scale 1:16
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