Author Topic: Model of French Napoleon 12 pounder, early 19th C.-Meaning of marks?  (Read 309 times)

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I put this slideshow together to show the item to a friend as an offer of trade, since he has something I've wanted for about 10 years.  I had to wait until the "new toy" syndrome wore off before making any moves on it, timing is everything.  If and when I get his item, I will let you know what that is.

The model complete with limber is 34 in. long, barrel is 10 in. long, about .50 bore.    I think it is probably about a 1/6 scale model.  Wheels are 7.5 in. dia.  It is about 9.5 in. hub-to-hub.  The design on the breech is a pattern of lightning bolts radiating out from the vent.  What does that mean?

This is a slideshow, put cursor on what you want to see larger, and click on it to enlarge it further.

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/cannonmn/miscforumsetc/forums%2012/?action=view&current=89edff1c.pbw