Artillery and Weaponry

Photographs and illustrations of various artillery pieces including howitzers, cannons, and related military machinery.

Historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not stated, French pulled cannon, second Italian War of Independence, around 1859

Mural, Fortress Monroe, Virginia , Artillery Weaponry, Military facilities. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

Mural, Fortress Monroe, Virginia , Artillery Weaponry, Military facilities. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

Thomas Sandby RA, 1721-1798, British, Gun and Limber, No. 7, 1747. Watercolor, ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper mounted on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper.

105 MM fuse setter , Armories, Ordnance industry, Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

240 MM gun , Artillery Weaponry, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Soldiers from the American military gather together during World War One, showcasing their camaraderie and unity on the battlefield.

Historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not stated, French pulled cannon, second Italian War of Independence, around 1859

A photograph of Lieutenant Sintzenich, a photographer from the Signal Corps, capturing an image of a 15mm caliber howitzer. The howitzer is 5 feet 4 inches long and is marked as number 178, made by Fried Krupp, A.G. Essen in 1893. The photograph was taken on November 22, 1918, and the image is part of the 39749 collection.

105 MM fuse setter , Armories, Ordnance industry, Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Cannon. Late 18th century. Engraving.

Christophe-Montigny Mitrailleuse. Hand-crank operated. It was developed by the Belgian arms factory of Joseph Montigny between 1859 and 1870. Two ammunition compartments for immediate use were mounted on both sides. Front view. Engraving. ""Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia"" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870.

AMERICAN ARTILLERY

Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820.

This image shows an organ-gun, also known as a volley gun, that dates to 1600-1610. It has 20 iron gun barrels on five different levels.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM GALLERIES AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE, 1920-1924 13 pdr (Q.F.) gun of E Battery R.H.A. Which fired the first British shot of the Great War.

240 MM gun carriage, machining operation , Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Pictured here are three medieval military weapons, all early cannon. The gun at top measures about 43 inches in length and dates to 1450-1500. The middle also measures abiut 43 inches in length and dates to 1480 to 1500 and could be used on a ship. The bottom cannon shot stones. It dates to 1450-1476. It measures about 32 inches in length.

Congreveraket, possibly used by the English in the bombardment of Vlissingen, 1809. Draughtsman: anonymous. Draughtsman: Daniël Veelwaard (I) (possibly). Dating: 1809 - 1810. Place: Netherlands. Measurements: h 123 mm × w 269 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

240 MM gun carriage, machining operation , Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Carronade, short piece of naval ordnance with large calibre chamber, like a mortar. Name said to come from Carron Ironworks, Scotland. Wood engraving, c1884.

4.7' Howitzer M1913 , Howitzers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Steel embrasure for the fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall, 1864. A '...three-gun wrought-iron shield...made by the Millwall Ironworks Company for the Russian Government...The shield is 43 ft. 6 in. long and 10 ft. high...The total weight is about 140 tons, and it is proposed to erect the structure...as a substitute for the stone parapet...which at present stands on the ramparts, while the guns...will be replaced by 600-pounder steel Krupp guns mounted at the embrasures, in which elevated position they will be able to sweep the decks of any opposing force of ironclads. The

The Cavalli Cannon at the first Italian National Exhibition, Florence, 1861. 'The great object sought to be attained by the employment of breech-loading cannon is...the suppression of the recoil usually attending the discharge of an ordinary piece of artillery...The Cavalli cannon in our Engraving is a 32-pounder...The form of the stand and the peculiar disposition of the platform are combined in such a manner as to prevent the recoil and keep the cannon always en batterie. A. is the piece of white metal which serves to close the breech after the conical projectile (B) has been introduced into

Conquered Italian machine rifle, taken in November 1915.

French Mitrailleuse. Back view. Engraving. "Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870.

Krupp siege howitzer , Howitzers, Artillery Weaponry. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Model of first 8' D.C. , Firearms. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Bombarde, powder guns in the late Middle Ages, from the 16th century and old Swiss mountain gun, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century, exact date unknown

Mangonel, 15th century war machine. Catapult or siege engine used to throw projectiles at the walls of a city or castle. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Falconet or falcon. Light cannon developed in the late 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883.

COLOURS AND BUGLES PRESENTED TO THE LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE BY THE LADY MAYORESS

Ancient artillery pieces: an ancient gun 1, pieces of ancient perriers 2,3,4, a Spanish gun used by the Armada made of copper lead and iron 5, and a gun made of copper lead and iron 6.

Siege utensils and a plan of the siege of Ostend, 1601-1604. Different types of siege tools used by Spinola during the Siege of Ostend by the Spanish army, first under Albrecht and later under Spinola from 1601-1604. At the bottom right of a plan of the city with the surrounding country with all the defenses and the army camps of the biestomers.

Cannon, Burgundian serpentine from the artillery of Charles the Bold / Kanone, Burgundische Serpentine aus der Artellerie von Karl der Kühne, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. century

Bange artillery, mountain equipment. 80 mm cannon. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1883

A gun being used for artillery practice at the Proving Division of Lakehurst Proving Grounds in Lakehurst, New Jersey. This photo, numbered 59411, was taken by the photographer from the Reco Experimental Station at American University. The description symbol indicates that it was taken and issued by the Proving Division at Lakehurst.

Creusot quick-firing field gun, Boer armoury, c1900. Artist: Unknown

2kh i 3kh funtovyia kovanyia zheleznyia pishchali XVIgo i XVII stoletii Arquebus (cannon), Sixteenth and Seventeenth centuries.. Viskovatov, A. V. (Aleksandr Vasilevich), 1804-1858. text. Prints. 1841. General Research Division. Russia. Armiia , Uniforms , History, Russia. Armiia , Equipment , History, Armor , Russia, Arms & armament , Russia, Russia. Armiia, Russia, Military supplies, Uniforms, Military uniforms

MALLET'S THREE-FOOT MORTAR

Arquebus, a form of long gun that appeared in Europe and the Ottoman Empire during the 15th century / Hakenbüchse oder Arkebuse, Vorderladern des 15. und 16. Jahrhunderts, mit Radschloß, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Heavy siege ballist, was a Roman throwing machine at the time of Caesar, 1800, woodcut, Italy, Europe

Artillery: cannons from the 19th century and earlier, Krupp's 28 cm coastal howitzer in frame mount, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

From the Italians-blown gun at the SDOBBA estuary 17.11.17. .

Fifteen-inch gun of the Battery Rodgers on the Potomac River during the US Civil War, 1861-65. The Rodman smooth bore cannon was mounted on a center-pinned carriage with circular tracks, allowing a wide field of fire (BSLOC_2018_6_158)

This image shows ancient weapons used in the area known today as Germany. At top left is a bronze hand-held weapon that dates to before 1380. It is about 6 inches in length. Below it is a hand-held bronze weapon that dates to between 1380 and 1400. It measures about 13 inches in length. Below it is another hand-held, this one with a cork-screw. It dates to between 1460 and 1480. And below it is another hand-held bronze weapon. It is about 17 inches long. It dates from 1400-1420. Below that is a cannon on a wooden base from which it can be shot. It dates to 1460-1470. At bottom is an organ-gun

Artillery: Cannons from the 19th century and earlier, French short 15, 5 cm cannon, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century.

240 MM gun , Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

With the Yazoo expedition during the Vicksburg Campaign was the large gun boat called Chillicothe.

Gatling gun Date: 1872

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, representation of a field howitzer

Manufacturing 155 M.M. Howitzer carriages at the Osgood Bradley Car Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The photo shows a 15 m/m Howitzer carriage fully assembled with a limber. Taken in January 1919, the image is marked with the number "45458 AU" and is labeled for official use only.

Lieutenant Sintzenich is shown in this photograph. The image was taken on March 12, 1919, by Photographer Reed. The subject is numbered 39734 and is 6 feet 10 inches long. It is marked Nr. 3651, Pr. Ep.1900 and was issued in London, England. This information is documented in the photo's annotations.

This image shows ancient weapons used in the area known today as Germany. At top left is a bronze hand-held weapon that dates to before 1380. It is about 6 inches in length. Below it is a hand-held bronze weapon that dates to between 1380 and 1400. It measures about 13 inches in length. Below it is another hand-held, this one with a cork-screw. It dates to between 1460 and 1480. And below it is another hand-held bronze weapon. It is about 17 inches long. It dates from 1400-1420. Below that is a cannon on a wooden base from which it can be shot. It dates to 1460-1470. At bottom is an organ-gun, also known as a volley gun, that dates to 1600-1610. It has 20 iron gun barrels on five different levels. At top right is a fire-gun that dates to about 1405. It is being fired from a stand. It was mentioned and illustrated in Konrad Kyesers book Bellifortis published c. 1405.

Various firearms -- a Matchlock Crossbow (from Bosworth), a Mameluke gun, a Persian matchlock and a Highland pistol. Date: various

Image of a captured German medium "Minenwerfer" Model 1916, 17 cm, at the Army Trench Mortar School in Fort de la Bonnelle, Langres, France. This photograph was taken on April 29, 1918 and is not to be published.

Soldiers working on assembling a 75mm, 18-pounder gun with carriage and shield at Bethlehem Steel Company in Bethlehem, PA. The gun is of U.S.A. and British type. The photograph captures the rear view of the gun. The image is marked with the description number 21255 and has a "For Official Use Only" label.

The gun "Jeff Davis," identified as a Rodman smooth bore gun in Port Royal, South Carolina | Library of Congress

12' Howitzer , Ordnance industry, Howitzers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Mural for Fortress Monroe, Virginia , Artillery Weaponry, Military facilities. The Massachusetts WPA Federal Art Project Photograph Collection

War cannon with rolling platform. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1886

Mounting a 42 cm howitzer in Serrada.

Conquered components of Italian machine rifles, recorded in November 1915 possibly a max

10th A.A. Brigade. January 18, 1943.

Attack cart and war machine, drawing, facsimile

Torpedo room.Sb side spt.60. LT 95-100.106,107.On 31/8 1956 .. Kockums AB (depicted name), the shark (depicted name)

Engraving depicting Hernán Cortés' artillery used during his conquest of Central America. Hernán Cortés (1485-1547) a Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. Dated 19th century

French mortars

Buffintons counterpoise gun carriage , Arms & armament. Records of U.S. Army Operational

6 Pounder ballon gun and carriage M1910 , Arms & armament. Records of U.S. Army Operational

A gun at the Lakehurst Proving Grounds in New Jersey, used for artillery practice. The photograph was taken by a photographer from the Experimental Station at American University. The image is part of the Prov-ing Div. collection from the Lakehurst Proving Grounds.

Cannon and howitzer from the 17th century, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Gun-Testing. Dated: 1916. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Pennell.

Buffintons counterpoise gun carriage , Arms & armament. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

This Confederate torpedo was one of several placed in the Tennessee River to impede passage of Union ships.

New rifled cannon at Washington Navy Yard. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. Dahlgreen, Ulric, Military service, Artillery (Weaponry), 1860-1870, Seamen, Union, 1860-1870, Naval yards & naval stations, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment & supplies, United States, District of Columbia, Washington (D.C.)

Congreveraket, possibly used by the English in the bombardment of Vlissingen, 1809. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: 1809. Place: Netherlands. Measurements: h 297 mm × w 362 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

ASPB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Secesh Gun, Fort Welles i.e., Wells, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Secesh Gun, Fort Welles i.e., Wells, Hilton Head, South Carolina

Illustrations of various types of weapons of the oldest artillery, Germany, cannon, gun, digitally restored reproduction of an original template from ...

The hwacha or hwach'a ( ) a multiple rocket launcher and an organ gun of similar design which were developed in fifteenth century Joseon (1392 - 1910).

English War Work: Gun-Testing, 1916. Joseph Pennell (American, 1857-1926). Lithograph;

Illustration showing a bicycle designed to fold into a compact form, with two straps so it could easyly carried on your back, used by French army for infantry use. Date: 1899

The British Army in the Pre-wwi Period A British Army Lancer's accoutrements - two lances, a trumpet and a pistol. The 8 inch barrel rifled pistol, clearly dated 1862, was a type which never reached general issue.

German Albatros Scout Type D.V. airplane captured during World War One. This photograph was taken by M.I.B. photographer in June 1918. The image shows the different types of German airplanes used during the war.

Anchor. Photo of a porter Stoker.

Handfeuerwaffen 1895: französisches Gewehr M86, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht b...

Ancient Briton War Chariot, Shield and Spears; Black and White Illustration from the "Old England" published by James Sangster in 1860.

Relics of Andersonville Prison. Dimensions: Image:22.1 x 18.9cm (8 11/16 x 7 7/16in.)Mount: 13 9/16 × 10 9/16 in. (34.5 × 26.9 cm). Photography Studio: Brady & Co. (American, active 1840s-1880s). Date: June 1866.Clara Barton, the first president of the American Red Cross, began her philanthropic career by distributing supplies for the relief of wounded soldiers during the Civil War. At its close, she organized the first bureau of records in Washington, D.C., to aid in the search for missing men. In connection with this work, Barton identified and marked the graves of more than 12,000 soldiers in the National Cemetery at Andersonville, Georgia. The site of the most notorious Confederate prison, Andersonville was one of the most deadly places in the war. Of the more than 40,000 Union soldiers imprisoned, 13,000 died of starvation and disease-a ratio of one in three.To support her effort for proper burial of the Andersonville dead, and to raise money for veteran relief in general, Bart

The cannon 'Mons Meg' at Edinburgh Castle, and a private in the 2nd battalion of Royal Scots who garrisoned the Castle in 1846. David Octavius Hill (Scottish, 1802-1870) and; Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821-1848). Date: 1846. Dimensions: 27.5 x 37.1 cm (image/paper); 38.9 x 50.8 cm (mount). Salted paper print. Origin: Scotland. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: David Octavius Hill.

A Browning machine rifle, also known as the "Light Browning," captured in an image with the identification number 48425, taken on October 8, 1918. This rifle was classified as "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and was used by the American military during World War 1.

A photograph showing Sergeant Koenig operating the elevating mechanism of the 210 mm Mauser during a military activity. This image was taken on March 20th, 1918, and was not intended for public release. The photograph has a note attached, numbered as 33884.

Bange and Piffard rapid-fire field gun. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

Enlisted bench woodworkers from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, display their work after six weeks of training during World War I. This image showcases the progress and skill development of the individuals in the program.

For big projectiles used by the Germans in the Great War 1914

THE MONCRIEFF SEVEN-TON GUN CARRIAGE, 1870

Artillery war weapon. Passenger Artillery piece of small caliber and shorter length than extraordinary culebrina. Old engraving of the book Historia d

Scanner for ultrasonic flaw plotting , Armories, Ordnance industry, Machinery, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Harry G Aberdeen, Gun, c 1936 Gun

Lombards on their mobile devices. Engraving from Kriegsbuch (war book) by Leonhardt Fronsperger, Frankfort, 1575. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

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