Original 17th Century Scottish Iron Signaling Cannon on Wooden Carriage with Brass Plaque reading Dunnottar Castle Japanese Marines There is some separation in

There is some separation in the seams

This example is in excellent fully functional condition but in this case the tow bar is the only piece that is not genuine World War Two

Fully marked and WWII dated

perhaps indicating the name of its original Owner

Original 17th Century Scottish Iron Signaling Cannon on Wooden Carriage with Brass Plaque reading Dunnottar Castle Japanese Marines There is some separation inOriginal Item: One of a kind. Here we have a great example of a Scottish 17th Century Signaling Cannon, with a 5 barrel, with a 0. 67 bore. Looking very much in form like a miniature naval cannon on its carriage, these were used to announce troop movements, the time of day, and other events. They function the same as any cannon of larger size, with a touch hole in the back. The cannon features iron wheels supporting the wooden carriage, and the cannon