Is this functional model cannon a 6 Pounder??

[ROBg]

Greetings

I recently picked up this model bronze cannon with an iron and wood carriage that is 18" overall and 8" high.

Got some nice age to it and it is functional (not going to try it haha) with a touch hole.

I think it is a model of a 6 Pounder, but I am not sure if it is or what model it is supposed to be.

Perhaps it is a bit of fantasy.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Best Regards
Rob

 

[Dismount]

1841 6 pounder

 

[64Springer]

I wouldn't hesitate to shoot that thing.

Very cool piece.

What caliber?

 

[MAPMFF]

1841 6 pounder

Respectfully, not even close to an 1841. Too many reinforce rings, astragals and fillets.

Most certainly a representation of a cannon from the 18th century.

 

[SOLANCO]

I have bought a gun I do not want to shoot. But I have never bought one that I would not shoot.

 

[Edm]

I’d shoot it..

 

[PathfinderNC]

That is COOL

 

[Rich44]

Very nice looking model, nice find.
How did you get the pictures with no background?

 

[Pirate's Son]

If it was me I'd make sure; My whiskey supply was fully stocked and liberally tested. The night was clear and quiet. The neighbors were all asleep. My lawyer was in town and on speed dial. Then....
LIGHT THAT MO'FO' OFF!!!!!!

 

[Captndan]

Why wait?

 

[Rifleman1776]

That is a dandy. Drool worthy.

 

[andy52]

That c

Very nice looking model, nice find.
How did you get the pictures with no background?

could easily be a lightbox photo, which is simply a box lined with white paper or cloth.

 

[Commodore Swab]

Model of a 6 pounder, perhaps. 6 pounder "no" . . .

 

[ROBg]

Thanks for all the replies. Sorry it took so long to respond.

I will consider firing it for sure.

The photos are from the auction house i bought it from so not sure how they did it (better than my pictures haha).

Best Regards
Rob

 

[Juice Jaws]

Greetings

I recently picked up this model bronze cannon with an iron and wood carriage that is 18" overall and 8" high.

Got some nice age to it and it is functional (not going to try it haha) with a touch hole.

I think it is a model of a 6 Pounder, but I am not sure if it is or what model it is supposed to be.

Perhaps it is a bit of fantasy.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Best Regards
Rob

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Before you listen to all the experts on here get it checked out by someone who knows about such things unless you know about such things. Not fun being around a hand grenade when they go pop.

 

[ROBg]

Fair enough

 

[ROBg]

Hello Again

Not sure if this will help in the ID of the cannon but here is what I have found after receiving it. Certainly looks 1760-1790.

The Carriage is a Bracket style and the wood is painted green (along with the wooden parts of the wheels) and has black iron strapping all around both carriage legs. The colour is only visible with strong light due to the old yellowed / cracked varnish and patina.

The Elevation mechanism is gear driven and is cranked with the lever (works perfectly).

The wood wheels are of multi piece construction with individual spokes, hub and inner wheel. The iron outer wheel is bolted to the inner.

The level of detail is incredible.

Also looks like there might have been a Limber for towing at some point but it is now lost.

Best Regards
Rob

 

[Rich44]

The more I see the more I like, very nice find. Is the bore size around .36 or .44?

 

[ROBg]

It is a .44

Cheers
Rob

 

[BillinOregon]

Someone put a great deal of skill and heart into building it. It's lovely.