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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 16, 2009
Caption: 6-pdr Field Gun Model 1835
Additional Description: This piece is one of a batch of 58 produced in 1836-37. The design was an evolutionary step leading up to the more numerous Model 1841. The Model 1835 is lighter, with a smaller diameter breech. This piece is identified by the markings on the breech - 4 // 717 // GT. Translating to registry number 4, 717 pounds, inspected by George Talcott. The gun was produced by Cyrus Alger of Massachusetts in 1837. Look closely at the trunnion. This piece has a bore hole which may have been for handling equipment or possibly left from a metal sample taken by ordnance officers.
Submitted: August 9, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p73211
File Size: 1.357 Megabytes

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