Bridgeport Courthouse Cannon
These are pictures of the cannon on the courthouse lawn in Bridgeport, California. Each visible image is linked to the original
full size image.
The breech is marked with the following inscription which is centered on the breech:
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| STANDARD CON |
| THE IRWIN |
| JULY 4 |
| 1881 |
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| COL. J. RENAULT Gunner |
A few notes about the carriage: The cheeks are about 19.2" outer face to outer face, and about 3.6" thick. Overall carriage length is 100".
The wheels are about 48" in diameter and about 46" center of tread to center of tread.
