Napoleon Cannon - The most famous cannon of the Civil War. The Bronze gun was in heavy use near the end of the war.

According to the U.S. Army, the Napoleon Cannon:

* Fires 12-lb. projectiles (solid, case, shell, canister).
* Has a bore diameter of 4.62 inches.
* Has a tube weight of 1,227 pounds, and is made of bronze.
* Has a range of 1,619 yards at 5 degrees elevation.
* Has a muzzle velocity of 1,485 feet per second.
* Was used for close infantry support in wooded areas, and as a final defense.
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