another breech-loading post

Shakethetrees · 11th September 2014, 02:15 AM

Were in luck!

I found the book forts place I looked.

Beato's title to this image is:

"Head Quarter Staff- Pegtang Fort, between August 2-12, 1860."

This is one of his staged photos. He did several pictures from different vantage points, and, indeed, you can see things were shifted for effect.

But I digress.

There is a large gun made of wood and leather in the foreground that I think may be in the Invalides in Paris. If it's not the samegun, it is very close. Next to it is a small breech loading gun. The image is somewhat fuzzy, and my scan ain't much better, but it appears to be iron, as it appears to be banded.

There might be a small, iron breech loading gun similar to the one you're researching in the Invalides as well. (If my memory serves me.)

Next time I go there I will try to get pictures, but that will not be for some time.

Maybe another forumite living closer might be able to get a picture.

11th September 2014, 02:15 AM	#3
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Were in luck! I found the book forts place I looked. Beato's title to this image is: "Head Quarter Staff- Pegtang Fort, between August 2-12, 1860." This is one of his staged photos. He did several pictures from different vantage points, and, indeed, you can see things were shifted for effect. But I digress. There is a large gun made of wood and leather in the foreground that I think may be in the Invalides in Paris. If it's not the samegun, it is very close. Next to it is a small breech loading gun. The image is somewhat fuzzy, and my scan ain't much better, but it appears to be iron, as it appears to be banded. There might be a small, iron breech loading gun similar to the one you're researching in the Invalides as well. (If my memory serves me.) Next time I go there I will try to get pictures, but that will not be for some time. Maybe another forumite living closer might be able to get a picture. Attached Images