1/16 Model Shipways Napoleon Cannon 12-LBR Model Kit 4003

Developed in France for Emperor Napoleon III in the 1850s, the bronze smoothbore 12-pounder became the most popular gun of the American Civil War. The Napoleon was light enough to be easily maneuverable and heavy enough to destroy field fortifications almost a mile away.

Firing solid shot, spherical case and canister, the Napoleon Cannon was also extremely versatile. By mid-1863 nearly 40% of all field artillery pieces of each army were Napoleons. The Union had over 1,000 Napoleon Cannons in its arsenal and the Confederacy over 600.

Model Kit Specifications:

• Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
• Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
• Authentically detailed cannon Model Shipways Barrel
• Clearly written illustrated instructions
• Easy to build – assembly and painting time 5-10 hours

Guns Of History Kit No. MS4003

• Model length 8-1/4″
• width 4″
• height 3-1/2″
• Scale 1:16
• Difficulty Level:  Entry Level