B Bob777 Cadet Joined Oct 31, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 #1 Does anyone know the weight of a model 1857 Napoleon Cannon?
T tmorr Private Regtl. QM Consultant Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined Sep 4, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 #2 Others I'm sure will have specifics and exact weights, but if I recall, the tube alone weighed approx 1,200 lbs and the entire gun (tube + carriage) weighed in at approx 2,500 lbs. My books are not at hand and my Google is weak right now.
Others I'm sure will have specifics and exact weights, but if I recall, the tube alone weighed approx 1,200 lbs and the entire gun (tube + carriage) weighed in at approx 2,500 lbs. My books are not at hand and my Google is weak right now.
UCVRelics Brevet Brigadier General Forum Host Gold Patron Regtl. Quartermaster Shiloh 2020 Asst. Regtl. Quartermaster Antietam 2021 Regtl. Quartermaster Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined May 7, 2016 Location Alabama Dec 3, 2020 #3 Tube was 1220 and total weight with carriage was 2445
John Winn Lt. Colonel Joined Mar 13, 2014 Location State of Jefferson Dec 3, 2020 #4 1227 lb. tube and 1128 lb carriage; 2355 lbs. total. As per: Coggins, Jack. Arms and Equipment of the Civil War; Ripley, Warren. Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War.
1227 lb. tube and 1128 lb carriage; 2355 lbs. total. As per: Coggins, Jack. Arms and Equipment of the Civil War; Ripley, Warren. Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War.
B Biscoitos First Sergeant Joined May 14, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 #5 Bob777 said: Does anyone know the weight of a model 1857 Napoleon Cannon? Click to expand... A quick online search says 2445 lbs. tube and carriage. 3865 lbs with limber and implements. Google can be your friend Bob777.
Bob777 said: Does anyone know the weight of a model 1857 Napoleon Cannon? Click to expand... A quick online search says 2445 lbs. tube and carriage. 3865 lbs with limber and implements. Google can be your friend Bob777.