Ordnance model; Gun carriage model

Scale: 1:12. Model of a wooden gun carriage for a 32 pounder. It has a raised flatbed on which the gun supports slide along for running in and out when firing and loading. The whole model is finished and varnished in natural wood and is complete with various fittings for mounting and working the gun, such as a pair of trunnion clamps, eyes for the rigging to work the gun and the brass edged track to work the slide mechanism. On the underside of the truck between the sets of wheels is inscribed "32 pounder by one inch scale.".

Object Details

ID: SLR2931
Collection: Ship models
Type: Ordnance model; Gun carriage model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1900; 19th Century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 85 x 134 x 88 mm