Every so often I'll go into The Cave and pull out and item and have absolutely no clue as to where I got it. Such is the case with this nifty cannon/pencil sharpener. Was it a souvenir? eBay acquisition? junk store find? No clue actually. Anywho, it's neat and it looks just right alongside 54mm figures so why not use it right? Besides the cleverly designed pencil sharpener hidden in the carriage, the breech assembly is spring loaded and I imagine you could fire small projectiles from it. As a cannon, it's definitely a breech loader and reminds me of photos of Whitworth cannons I've seen. Enjoy! Fritz & Bettina Berg :)
Wikipedia
12-Pounder Whitworth Breechloading Rifle
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Library of Congress
Richmond, VA Federal soldier guarding cannon. (Modified 12-pdr. breech-loading Whitworth)
Like it Deine Gattin Bettina :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mein Schatzie!! :-)
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