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Original 4 PDR carriage
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On display at Ft. McHenry is an original 4 PDR carriage from the War of 1812 era. I thought I would post it up for anyone who may be making this pattern of carriage.
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September 14, 2005, 01:58:23 AM »
DD:
Nice post. Useful information. The wheels certainly stood the test of time.
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September 14, 2005, 03:57:25 AM »
It was obvious the Wheels were replacements.
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Thanks for posting the pictures..good detail information.
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Original 4 PDR carriage
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September 14, 2005, 05:37:56 PM »
I think the iron work on that carriage was done by an Artist!!! It is beautiful!!!!! Thanks for posting.
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Custom Machine work done reasonable. I have a small machine shop and foundry. Please let me build your stuff. I just added Metal etching to my capabilities. I specialize in custom jobs.
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