NAPOLEON CANNON, MODEL 1857, 12-POUNDER Guns of History • Precision Cast Metal Parts 1:16 SCALE U.S. CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY Developed 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 • Realistic spoked wooden 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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