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Offline doctorphalanx

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6pdr ammo boxes
« on: January 26, 2020, 06:18:14 PM »
I’ve got a Trent Miniatures ‘Revolutionary Wars’ British 6pdr cannon with ammo boxes for mounting on the wheel axle either side of the barrel. I assume these were removed when the gun was in action or were they permanent fixtures?
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Offline Cubs

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Re: 6pdr ammo boxes
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2020, 06:53:34 PM »
I always thought they stayed in place during action, but were rarely used, being a 'reserve' of ammo for use in emergencies in case the ammo ran low or the gun team was somehow separately from the caisson.
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Offline doctorphalanx

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Re: 6pdr ammo boxes
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2020, 10:21:25 PM »
The Trent model has two boxes (of different shapes and sizes) and I was wondering which way round to glue them. I’ve not been able to find a clear picture.

I did find a picture of a split-trail 6pdr at Saratoga which shows boxes hinged on the inside (next to the barrel) https://pin.it/ri4nknffo72325
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Offline Cubs

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Re: 6pdr ammo boxes
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2020, 10:49:50 PM »
Yeesh, pass.
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