Cannons in History~1800-1900

Griffen Gun

Manufactured by Phoenix Iron Works located in Phoenixville, PA
American 3 in (76 mm) wrought-iron, muzzle-loading rifle,with a 1.1 mile range
Used during the Civil War and is featured at the Gettysburg Battlefield

Armstrong Gun

Manufactured in 1855 by Elswick Ordnance Company and was
designed by Sir William Armstrong
A rifle-breech loading heavy gun
Used in the Second Opium War
Popular as the first rifled-cannon

Cannons in History~ Pre~1800s

Pre-1800s Cannon~ Hand Cannon
Used until the 1520s
The Oldest Type of Portable Cannon
Thought orginated by Mongols
Ammunition Type~Gunpowder
Inexpensive and easy to make
Powerful against megal weapons and easy to use.
Battle of Ain Jalut
Design~ A barrel some sort of handle used a slow burning match or coal in order to fire


1770s-1850s Carronade


Design~ a short smoothbore, cast iron cannon with a round shot
Manufactored by the Carron Company of Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Became popular on ships during the American Revolution, American Civil War, and the Battle of Trafalgar
Ammunition~ Cannonballs
Was designed as a short-range navelweapon with a low muzzle velocity