Guns of History Mountain Howitzer 12 lb Gun Model Kit Sale

Guns of History Mountain Howitzer 12 lb Gun Model Kit Sale Save 42% - Model Expo
- Historically accurate & perfectly scaled
- Precisely cast white metal parts include left and right trail, cannon barrel & ready-to-mount wheels.
- Rammer head, bucket, rope, chain and other accessory pieces ensure a historically accurate model.
- Clearly written illustrated instructions & parts list. Link to a PDF Form for both in the description below.
- MADE IN THE USA.
Mountain Howitzer 12-PDR 1:16 Scale, Mountain Howitzer, 2nd Model Prairie Carriage 1861-1890 Model by Guns of History .. a division of Model Expo, since 1976.

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HISTORY

The mountain howitzer was a short-barreled, large-caliber gun. Because it looked like a shortened, downsized cannon, it became known and the bull pup during the Civil War. Although its 4.62 bore could handle the same 12-pounder ammunition as a regular 12-pounder gun, a mountain howitzer weighed less than the barrel alone of a larger 12-pounder field gun. It could be quickly disassembled and carried by three pack mules through forests, across swampy ground, or over rough mountain terrain.

The mountain howitzer was not classified as field artillery because of its light weight and short range, but it was well suited for fast-moving cavalry raiders. The ease by which it could be positioned for action by a few foot soldiers made it ideal for close-in fire support during infantry engagements.

Fitting the howitzer to a scaled down field (prairie) carriage improved the gun's stability without sacrificing much of its maneuverability. After the Civil War, CSA General Basil Duke said, "No gun is so well suited in all respects to the wants of cavalry, as these little guns."

THE KIT

Precisely cast white metal parts include left and right trail, cannon barrel and ready-to-mount wheels. Rammer head, bucket, rope, chain plus other detail and accessory pieces ensure a historically accurate model. Illustrated assembly instructions make for easy building.

Guns Of History Kit No. MS4014
Length 5Ã“
Width 3-1/2"
Height 3"
Scale 1:16

Model Expo has been serving hobby enthusiasts with precision hobby tools since 1976, and is a hobby tools manufacturer, distributor, and reseller.
Country USA
Brand Guns of History
Manufacturer Model Expo
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber MS4014
Model MS4014
Color White
UPCs 856462005431
EANs 0856462005431
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Guns of History
Manufacturer	Model Expo
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	MS4014
Model	MS4014
Color	White
UPCs	856462005431
EANs	0856462005431
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Guns of History Mountain Howitzer 12 lb Gun Model Kit Sale Save 42% - Model Expo

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