BRITISH THREE-POUNDER LIGHT INFANTRY GUN MODEL 1776 - Greensboro, NC, USA
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N 36° 07.877 W 079° 50.794
17S E 603786 N 3999126
This reproduction cannon is located in the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, NC.
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Label on display mount:
Cannon, British. This iron three-pounder was manufactured in Scotland in 1176.
Waymark Code: WM106Z0
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2019
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The plaque for the display reads:
Sir William Congreve designed this light maneuvrable gun to accompany fast-moving units of Britishe Light Infantry. Weight a total of 500 pounds when mounted on its own special carriage, it was usually pulled by one horse, but could be readily packed on animals or even carried by eight men in places too rugged for towing. These guns, or "grasshoppers: as they were called, were ideal for the poor roads and rough conditions encountered in the Southern Campaign. At Guilford Courthouse, two three-pounders of the Royal Artillery supported the British infantry with their close and rapid fire. Solid shot, canister and grapeshot were the primary types of ammunition.
The gun tube (barrel) was cast solid, then bored and lathe-turned on a special machine invented by Jan Verbruggen, a master Dutch gun founder. He and son, Pieter, Britain's Master Founders between 1770-1786, produced strong, but light gun tubes incised with the government's "broad arrow" mark of ownership.
What type of artillery is this?: reproduction muzzle loading cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
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