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12-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 16, 2009
Caption: 12-pdr Field Howitzer Model 1841
Additional Description: The field howitzer to the left of the tablet was produced by N.P. Ames Manufacturing of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1846. It was given the registry number 46 when inspected by James Wolfe Riply (J.W.R.). It has the weight marking of 784 pounds under the knob.
Submitted: July 26, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p71766
File Size: 1.389 Megabytes

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