Guns Of History Napoleon Cannon 12-lbr Model Kit 1:16 Scale by Guns Of History All Cast1:16 SCALE 1857 U.S. CIVIL WAR NAPOLEON CANNON 12-POUNDER MODEL KITHISTORYDeveloped in France for Emperor Napoleon III in the 1850s, the bronze smoothbore 12-pounder became the most popular gun of the American Civil War. The Napoleon was light enough to be easily maneuverable and heavy enough to destroy field fortifications almost a mile away.Firing solid shot, spherical case and canister, the Napoleon Cannon was also extremely versatile. By mid-1863 nearly 40% of all field artillery pieces of each army were Napoleons. The Union had over 1,000 Napoleon Cannons in its arsenal and the Confederacy over 600.Model Kit Specifications: Authentically detailed cannon Model Shipways Barrel- Guns Of History Kit No. MS4003Model length 8-1/4" / width 4" / height 3-1/2" /Scale 1:16Difficulty Level: Entry Level