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British 6-pounder captured by 21st Infantry at Fort Niagra, 1814
« on: July 18, 2008, 07:48:45 AM »
Another one of the fine trophies at Ft. McNair, Wash. DC.

This one, fortunately, has not contracted bronze disease yet:

http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b62/cannonmn/FT%20Niagra%206%20pdr/?action=view&current=4aed5100.pbw
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Re: British 6-pounder captured by 21st Infantry at Fort Niagra, 1814
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2008, 08:38:25 AM »
Thanks for posting the photos, thats an interesting gun. Jonn, I know the cypher on the first reinforce is for King George but what does the cypher on the chase represent?
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Re: British 6-pounder captured by 21st Infantry at Fort Niagra, 1814
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2008, 08:42:30 AM »
The single-letter in a garter is the initial of the Master General of Ordnance at the time it was cast.  In this case, I think it was actually Cornwallis, but don't quote me.
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Re: British 6-pounder captured by 21st Infantry at Fort Niagra, 1814
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2008, 10:05:44 AM »
Capturing a cannon must be far more satisfying than buying one.
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Re: British 6-pounder captured by 21st Infantry at Fort Niagra, 1814
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2008, 01:19:57 PM »
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Capturing a cannon must be far more satisfying than buying one.   
   Without Question one of the most satisfying tastes ., of the "Sweet Trade". 
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