NAPOLEON CANNON, MODEL 1857, 12-POUNDER U.S. CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY Developed 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. Historically accurate and perfectly 16th scale Cleanly cast Britannia metal components Authentically detailed cannon barrel Realistic spoked wooden wheels Clearly written illustrated instructions Easy to build - assembly and painting time 5-10 hours Precision Cast Metal Parts Entry Level Length 8-1/4\" Width 4\" Height 3-1/2\"