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16-May-2026 Robert Wall

Blakely 12-pounder Mountain Rifle

Resaca, Georgia

The Blakely 12-pounder mountain rifle was an innovative British-designed cannon used during the American Civil War. Manufactured in Liverpool, it was highly sought after by the Confederacy for its light weight, accuracy, and long range, and was famously used in Stonewall Jackson's horse artillery.
Specifications & PerformanceCaliber: 3.5 inchesProjectile Weight: 12 pounds (shot, shell, and canister)
Effective Range: Approximately 1,850 yards (about 1.1 miles)
Design: Cast steel with a reinforcing band at the breech, utilizing an advanced rifling system.

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