Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Washington, District of Columbia. Wiard 6-pdr. Gun at the Arsenal

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GLC05111.01.0177
GLC#
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Type
Images
Date
1862
Author/Creator
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Title
Washington, District of Columbia. Wiard 6-pdr. Gun at the Arsenal
Pagination
1 albumen print Height: 19 cm, Width: 25.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

A photograph of a Wiard rifle and its caisson. Approximately 60 of these artillery pieces were made at O'Donnell's Foundry in New York City. 6-pounder and 12-pounder guns were made. "U.S. 6 Pdr WIARD" stenciled in white on the front of the caisson. Other artillery limbers in background.

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