MS4001 – Whitworth 12-Pounder

These models are as detailed as the real cannon and equipment on America's Civil War battlefield.

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.

KIT FEATURES

  Historically accurate and perfectly scaled

 Cleanly cast Britannia metal components

 Authentically detailed cannon barrel

 Realistic spoked wooden wheels

 Clearly written illustrated instructions

 Easy to build assembly & painting time 5-10 hours

Guns Of History Kit No. MS4001