1/16 Model Shipways Civil War CAISSON Ammunition Carriage 4009

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The caisson was a two-wheeled carriage used to transport ammunition. It carried two ammunition chests and a spare wheel. A stock ending in a crescent moon-shaped lunette allowed the caisson to be hooked to a limber, just like any artillery piece. A caisson with its limber thus held three ammunition chests. The limber hauling the gun carriage was equipped with another, for a total of four ammunition chests per team.

When taken into battle, a caisson was always attached to a limber and pulled by a team of four to six horses. The caisson crew was under the direction of a corporal, who reported to the sergeant in

KIT FEATURES

Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
Two Authentically detailed ammunition chests
Realistic spoked wheels with metal rims & axels
Clearly written illustrated instructions
Easy to build assembly and painting time 5-10 hours

Guns Of History Kit No. MS4009

Model Length 8-1/2"
Width 4-1/2"
Height 4"
Scale 1:16
Weight 1 lb. 4 oz.
Difficulty Level: Entry Level