Ordnance model; Gun model

Demonstration model of a cannon with a working breech-loading mechanism. The breech unscrews by turning a handle, which releases shot container located in barrel.

Object Details

ID: SLR2965
Collection: Ship models
Type: Ordnance model; Gun model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 57 x 390 x 94 mm; Breech-loading item: 42 x 15 x 22 mm; Breech-loading item: 35 x 65 x 72 mm
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