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Length overall of cannon: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Caliber: .57
Diameter of wheels: 6 in (15.3 cm)
Trail length: 15 in (30.1 cm)
Trail width at base: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Trail width in front: 2 7/16 in (6.5 cm)
Overall length from muzzle to end of trail: 20 1/4 in (51.5 cm)
Weight of cannon: 4 lb. 14 oz.
Weight of carriage: 2 lb. 14 oz.
Credit Line
George F. Harding Collection
Reference Number
1982.2181a-b
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