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WHITWORTH, BREECH-LOADING 12-POUNDER CANNON
Designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, the cannon that bore his name became a favored weapon of the Confederacy. Unusual in appearance as well as operation, the Whitworth was a breech-loader that fired an elongated 12-pound iron shell from a finely rifled 1,100 pound barrel. Accurate and easy to maneuver, it had a range of 4.5 miles and made a shrill, whistling noise which could be distinguished from all other cannon of the period.
The Whitworth saw action at Gettysburg, Charleston, Vicksburg, Fredericksburg and many other American Civil War battlefields.
- Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
- Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
- Authentically detailed cannon barrel
- One-piece ready to assemble wheels
- Clearly written illustrated instructions
- Easy to build - assembly and painting time 5-10 hours
Entry Level #MS4001
Length 10" / Width 4" / Height 3-1/4"
Weight 1 lb., 4 oz. / Scale 1:16
Price: $ 69.99
  
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