Cannon Designs in the 1800's

Cannons were big in the 1800's being used for battle on all sides. the United States adopted them in 1809 while the French abandoned them in 1829. the cannons were used to destroy or tear down enemies and could be sneaked onto enemy territory. today there are over a hunered cannons at parks or historical sites. people used the cannons to attack because the guns had a limited range of firing.

Cannon Designs:





12-pounder gun/ cannon: known as the "napolean" and weighed an average of 1,200 pounds. the favorite among the north section. the design also known as the confderate design, was slightly different from the guns that the confederates also made.

                          



2.9 inch parrot rifle: designed by captain robert parker parrot. also found in southern boundaries. was used in the American Civil war. manufactured with two different boundaries and more pounds then now.