Vintage French Napoleonic Artillery Toy Model "Gribauval 12lbs"

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Vintage French Napoleonic artillery model "Gribauval 12lbs".
"The Gribeauval guns developed between 1765 and 1774 were 12-pounders, 8-pounders, 6-pounders and … Read more Vintage French Napoleonic artillery model "Gribauval 12lbs".
"The Gribeauval guns developed between 1765 and 1774 were 12-pounders, 8-pounders, 6-pounders and 4-pounders with 6-inch and 8-inch howitzers."[3]

This style of gun was the artillery of choice for Napoleon, considering they were lighter by one third than the cannons of any other country. For example, the barrel of the British 12-pounder weighed 3,150 pounds, and the gun with carriage and limber about 6,500 lb (2,900 kg). The Gribeauval 12-lb barrels weighed 2,174 pounds and the gun with carriage and limber 4,367 pounds. Since Napoleon insisted on speed and mobility in conducting his maneuvers, this lighter cannon provided the flexibility he desired.

This model is from the late 1930's. It is 12" Long 5.75" Wide 4.75" High. The cannon itself is made of brass (8" long) and the carriage is wood and metal. It weights 2lb.
It was given to me as a child by my godfather. I liked it as an historical object only. See less