BCHGUN-002 -- British Brass 24pdr Gun

Lieutenant Armstrong was a seven year veteran, and was in command of two brass 24 pdr guns. These were cast as experimental weapons during the reign of George II, and had been sent to Canada during the Revolutionary War. On given the command to open fire, it signaled the start of the battle on the plain.

• Weight on Carriage 4963 lbs
• Service Life 500-600 rounds in service
• Weight of Projectile (Round Shot) 24lbs
• Range Round Shot
• Theoretical Maximum 2000 yds
• Effective Maximum 1000-2000 yds
• Favoured Range 800-1000 yds
• Canister 600 yds
• Effectiveness: Under optimum conditions a 24pdr round shot could penetrate 40 human beings.
• Rate of Fire: One Round per minute