Original Massive 18th Century Bronze 12lb Napoleon Cannon on Fortress Mount Price_over $990 On 11 April 1945

On 11 April 1945

the M3A1 began to replace the Thompson in first-line service in late 1944 and early 1945

This is what is included:

The wood stock is carved with shell and leaf patterns but not as delicately as would have been expected from a top quality maker

along with the maker's name:

Original Massive 18th Century Bronze 12lb Napoleon Cannon on Fortress Mount Price_over $990 On 11 April 1945Original Item: Only One Available. Acquired during our 2003 Royal Nepalese Army deal from the old Palace of Lagan Silikhana in Kathmandu here is a Classic European last quarter of the 18th Century Massive Bronze Muzzle Loading Cannon. Measuring 52" overall length, 17" across the Trunnions, 9" Barrel width at the Trunnions, and 12" across at the widest point at the rear for the Cannon, this is a monster weighing in at over 1,000 lbs for the tube alone.