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« on: June 16, 2008, 10:14:19 PM »

The brighter one is a scale model of a 12-pounder, and is dated 1787, bore of model is 0.8 in, barrel weighs 17 lbs..  I'd think the "RF" monogram on the breech stands for Republique Francaise, but I'm a bit confused since I didn't think the RF existed until after 1789.

The darker one may be a model of a 24-pounder siege gun, not sure, bore of model is 0.9 inches, barrel weighs 17 lbs.  It was cast in 1808.  The coat of arms is that of Napoleon.  Notice the surface of that tube, which was intentionally cast with a stippled surface all over, apparently a kind of non-glare surface, early camouflage.

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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 04:06:55 PM »

really nice cannons
Im just a tiny bit jealous , I could get married with anyone of them   Grin
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« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2008, 11:18:30 PM »

I've heard of shotgun weddings, before. Never heard of a cannon wedding, tho.  Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2008, 11:23:15 PM »

I'm told now you can marry anything if you live in Kalifornia.
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2008, 01:11:46 AM »

then I must move to California  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2008, 08:42:28 AM »

Nobody in their right mind moves to california!!!
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