There is an identical example on display in the City Museum of Alexandria, VA that was found in the Potomac River with War of 1812 history. Our example was found in Sandwich, MA, no doubt left by an unknown British ship. Carronades are differentiated from other cannon by the use of a cast loop for carriage attachment as opposed to trunnions. This design originally produced in Carron, Scotland about 1775 allowed for more maneuverability with limited deck space on ships. Few military carronades ever come to market. This example still retains the British broad arrow proof on top of bbl and is a rare survivor of the War of 1812 era. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Ex-Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon measures 55" overall; breech is about 13" dia & bbl length is about 40". Gun is good overall. Black painted with pitting and iron patina, broad arrow proof is barely discernible near center of top of bbl. Bore is rusted and flaking. 50402-1 JS (6,000-8,000)