9 Pounder - Montreal - National Field of Honour
9 Pounder, Mark I, 8-cwt, Rifled Muzzle Loader for Land Service mounted on a ca. 1840 field carriage. This gun stands inside the Cemetery Gates to the National Field of Honour.
http://silverhawkauthor.com by Harold A. Skaarup. Jean-Philippe Boulet Photo
http://silverhawkauthor.com by Harold A. Skaarup. Jean-Philippe Boulet Photo
Front, side and rear view - This 9 pounder appears in reasonably good shape given its exposure to the weather. The gun is mounted on a ca. 1840 field carriage and the seats lack the leather rests with their supports.
Cypher, stamps and other markings - Weight unknown, RGF No. unknown
Wheels - Reconstructed with material that does not match the original design.
Gun Stores - None.