howitzer Vs. Howitzer

[dirtdobber1919a4]

what was the application differences in the 12 pounder vs the 24 pounder howitzer? i know the 12 was used as a very portable artillery piece while in use with a pack carriage, then used in the field with a more standard carriage and limber.  im more interested in how the 24 was used.

[Cannoneer]

Civil War site: To the Sound of the Guns - Civil War Artillery, Battlefields and Historical Markers - 24-pdr Field Howitzers

[robbob]

Interesting read.

[Artilleryman]

The 24 pdr Howitzer throws larger, more powerful shells, and canister.  More usefully employed in defensive positions or in siege operations than a 12 pdr field howitzer. 

[Zulu]

I am thinking this barrel was mounted on a #1 field carriage.  If that is correct, it could also be considered "flying artillery" and moved around on a battlefield.  Even a Napoleon on a #2 carriage was easily moved about in the field.
Does anyone know the weight of this barrel?  The Napoleon was 1280 lbs. If memory serves me correctly.
Zulu

[Artilleryman]

The 24 pdr Howitzer weighs in at just over 1300 lbs and is mounted on a number 2 carriage.  The bronze Model 1841 12 pdr Howitzer weighs just under 800 lbs and is mounted on a number 1 carriage.

[Cannoneer]

Dirtdobber,

This site gives a description of the intended uses of the U.S. M1841 Mountain Howitzer.

[KABAR2]

 Now don't forget there were both a 12lb mountain & a 12lb field howitzer

and the field would be throwing the ball a bit further....