Metal Cannon Kits

JAMES CANNON 6-POUNDER 1841Kit

 
he James cannon was a lightweight gun used extensively during the Mexican War. Though fairly mobile at 900 pounds, its softball-sized shot was too small to do much damage. It was easily outranged, especially once rifled guns came into use.
An extensive number of these 6-pounders existed at the outbreak of the Civil War, and were pressed into service by both sides. When the advantages of rifled guns that fired elongated projectiles across greater distances became apparent, the government began to convert older smoothbores into rifled weapons.
A common artillery piece that was converted was the Model 1841. Accuracy and range were greatly improved by re-boring its 3.67” caliber to 3.8” and rifling it in the "James" fashion to accept the patent projectiles designed by General Charles T. James. Hence, it became a James rifle.

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#195-973-5 JAMES CANNON 6-POUNDER KIT
• 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


Dimensions: Length: 8" Width: 4" Height: 3-3/4" Scale:1/16
Price: US$100.00 on special US$85.95

 

#195-789-4 AMMUNITION LIMBER KIT
The limber was an indispensable piece of equipment during the American Civil War. It was a simple two-wheeled cart designed to carry an ammunition chest containing gunpowder and shot for the artillery pieces. A team of horses was hitched to the limber and a cannon was hooked on to its rear when the army was on the move. The ammunition chest lid was large enough to seat up to three men. However, sitting above the gunpowder was dangerous, so after the first few months of the War, only the driver rode on the limber. In times of battle, the limber and horses were left behind the lines of fire.
Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
• Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
• Authentically detailed ammunition chest
• One-piece ready to assemble wheels
• Clearly written illustrated instructions
• Easy to build - assembly and painting time 5-10 hours


Dimensions: Length:10" Width: 4" Height: 3-3/4" Scale:1/16
Price: US$100.00 on special US$85.95

Please note: Our minimum order is US$25.00

This page was last updated May 28th 2011 .