Civil War Cannon - Missoula, Montana
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N 46° 50.624 W 114° 03.767
11T E 723947 N 5191987
Mounted in front of the museum building at Fort Missoula, this cannon was used as the post salute gun at the fort from 1883 to 1942.
Waymark Code: WMQBMP
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2016
Views: 7
Built in 1861 as a 3" muzzle loader, the cannon was converted to a breech loader after the civil war. The conversion included a reduction of the bore size in the chamber, allowing it to fire only blanks. It was used at the fort to signal reveille and retreat. The cannon bears serial number 15.
What type of artillery is this?: Civil War Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army - U.S. Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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