FIREARMS CANNON
A PRESENTATION BRASS MODEL CANNON of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle, knob-shaped cascabel with breeching loop above, plain trunnions, and front and back sight each retained by two bolts, on original brass-mounted mahogany carriage (wheels, trunnion mounts and elevating screw missing, tow-bar incomplete), the solid trail with silver shield-shaped escutcheon engraved 'Presented To Lient. Col. Stallard. By the Members of the E. & F. Batteries of The 1 Wc. A. V. as a token of their esteem & regard, December 11th 1880'

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A PRESENTATION BRASS MODEL CANNON of tapering multi-stage form with raised mouldings and bell-shaped muzzle, knob-shaped cascabel with breeching loop above, plain trunnions, and front and back sight each retained by two bolts, on original brass-mounted mahogany carriage (wheels, trunnion mounts and elevating screw missing, tow-bar incomplete), the solid trail with silver shield-shaped escutcheon engraved 'Presented To Lient. Col. Stallard. By the Members of the E. & F. Batteries of The 1 Wc. A. V. as a token of their esteem & regard, December 11th 1880'
12in. barrel, 5/8in. bore

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