9 Pounder - Summerside #2
9 Pounder, Mark I, 8-cwt, Rifled Muzzle Loader for Land Service, RGF No. TBC. This is the left hand gun (#2) of the two located in St Eleanor, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Photos and information from http://silverhawkauthor.com by Harold A. Skaarup.
Photos and information from http://silverhawkauthor.com by Harold A. Skaarup.
Front, side and rear view - This 9 Pounder is in fair shape. There are no seats and the gun is mounted on farm wheels.
Cypher, stamps and other markings - The numbers close to the breech (8-1-7) represent the weight of the barrel (hundredweight-quarters-pounds) which would be equivalent to 921 Lbs. The arrow indicates it has been proofed and accepted for service, RGF No. TBC.
Wheels - mounted on farm wheels.
Gun Stores - None.