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24-pdr Confederate Field Howitzer
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 16, 2009
Caption: 24-pdr Confederate Field Howitzer
Additional Description: Unlike the smaller 12-pdr Howitzers, the reinforce of the 24-pdrs stopped short of the base ring, leaving a section of smaller diameter near the breech. This particular piece was produced by Quinby & Robinson of Memphis, Tennessee in 1862. It has the registry number of 35.
Submitted: July 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p71464
File Size: 1.265 Megabytes

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