This early 16th century cast iron, breech-loading cannon is the only one of its kind in Wales. It is designed to be carried on a ship of war and fired through a gun port on the side of the hull.

This early 16th century cast iron, breech-loading cannon is the only one of its kind in Wales. It is designed to be carried on a ship of war and fired through a gun port on the side of the hull.

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The journal of all the firings with rifle-cannon, offered by the different ... COCHRAN was authorized to exhibit his breech-loading gun and projectile, and test it before the Board.