Lot Essay
HISTORICAL NOTE
LIEUT. G.E. KOEHLER DEPRESSION GUN 24 pdr 1872
Used by the British to defend the Rock of Gibralter from Spain and France during the time of the American Civil War. This was called 'The Great Siege' and lasted four years, from 1779 to 1783. The unique design of the gun allowed it to be fired 45° below the horizon, and when fired at full depression the recoil was absorbed by the sliding platform on which the gun was mounted.
NAPOLEONIC FIELD GUN 12 pdr 1857
Designed with the intention of producing a single piece of equipment for all field artillary purposes. Calibres ranged from 3 to 24 pdr. Used during the Civil War of Independence, it became a versatile and popular piece.
SHIP'S GUN 12 pdr 1805
As used on the HMS Victory and a variety of ships during that period. Bronze barrels were later replaced by cast iron to improve strength.
CARRONADE 42pdr 1805
Large deck gun. The pivot block was riveted to the ship's deck allowing the trailing bed to be swivelled in any direction. This gun was specifically designed to repel boarders. Calibres ranged from 6 pdr to 68 pdr.
MORTAR 13-inch 1779
A land based mortar, used mainly in siege operations, its primary function was to drop shells behind strongholds which could not be penetrated with normal gunfire. The projectiles weighing of approx. 200lbs consisted of an iron case filled with powder and musket balls (case shot). Others included common shell, carcasses and stone shot.
LIEUT. G.E. KOEHLER DEPRESSION GUN 24 pdr 1872
Used by the British to defend the Rock of Gibralter from Spain and France during the time of the American Civil War. This was called 'The Great Siege' and lasted four years, from 1779 to 1783. The unique design of the gun allowed it to be fired 45° below the horizon, and when fired at full depression the recoil was absorbed by the sliding platform on which the gun was mounted.
NAPOLEONIC FIELD GUN 12 pdr 1857
Designed with the intention of producing a single piece of equipment for all field artillary purposes. Calibres ranged from 3 to 24 pdr. Used during the Civil War of Independence, it became a versatile and popular piece.
SHIP'S GUN 12 pdr 1805
As used on the HMS Victory and a variety of ships during that period. Bronze barrels were later replaced by cast iron to improve strength.
CARRONADE 42pdr 1805
Large deck gun. The pivot block was riveted to the ship's deck allowing the trailing bed to be swivelled in any direction. This gun was specifically designed to repel boarders. Calibres ranged from 6 pdr to 68 pdr.
MORTAR 13-inch 1779
A land based mortar, used mainly in siege operations, its primary function was to drop shells behind strongholds which could not be penetrated with normal gunfire. The projectiles weighing of approx. 200lbs consisted of an iron case filled with powder and musket balls (case shot). Others included common shell, carcasses and stone shot.